Fork Lift Truck driver

Our client is seeking a reliable and proactive Forklift Truck Driver / Yard Operative to join their dynamic team. This role involves manual handling and heavy lifting.

Job Objectives

• Provide vital support to daily company operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and team goals.
• Assist with the efficient running of the Operations and Yard departments.
• Possession of a valid forklift licence is essential.

Operational Duties (including, but not limited to):

• Attend the daily Toolbox Talk at 7:30 am promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe yard environment by minimising risks and promptly reporting any concerns to the Operations Management Team, both verbally and through the Near Miss and Damages procedures.
• Carry out regular servicing, inspection, and maintenance of all equipment.
• Undertake any tasks within the scope of the role as directed by line management.
• Prepare equipment for jobs as requested by the Operations Management Team.
• Pick equipment accurately according to load lists.
• Load and unload equipment from various vehicles, including counterbalance forklifts and telehandlers.
• Secure loads to trailers and kit to stillages using ratchet straps safely.
• Ensure trailers are strapped in accordance with VOSA regulations.
• Collaborate with operations personnel to monitor and maintain stock levels.
• Ensure stock is serviced and ready for despatch.
• Participate actively in annual stock audits and asset identification.
• Carry out manual handling of stock, scaffolding, and equipment safely and correctly.

Administrative Duties (including, but not limited to):

• Follow yard procedures for equipment labelling accurately.
• Complete all documentation related to near misses, accident reporting, and damages with precision.
• Ensure load lists are fully and accurately completed.
• Inform Line Management promptly of any items not returned from site.
• Report stock shortages and required consumables to Line Management without delay.

Health & Safety (including, but not limited to):

• Actively promote and uphold Health and Safety standards within the workplace.
• Maintain awareness of all Health & Safety documentation relevant to your role, including the Health & Safety Policy.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Report any equipment defects or environmental hazards immediately to your line manager.
• Notify your line manager of any workplace accidents without delay.
• Fully comply with your responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.

General Responsibilities and Expectations (including, but not limited to):

• Work in alignment with the organisation’s mission, vision, strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct yourself professionally at all times, reflecting positively on the company.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Be proactive in supporting continuous improvement through effective communication and adherence to procedures.

Training and Development (including, but not limited to):

• Participate fully in training and development activities in accordance with the company’s training plan and mandatory requirements.
• Attend and contribute to supervision sessions and an annual personal review.

Salary

Up to £28,000 per annum, with an expectation to undertake some overtime during the busy summer period. Current overtime rates are as follows:

• Monday to Friday – time worked beyond your contractual eight hours per day will be paid at 1.5 times your standard hourly rate.
• Saturday – 1.5 times your standard hourly rate, irrespective of hours worked.
• Sunday – 1.5 times your standard hourly rate, irrespective of hours worked.
• Bank Holidays – double your standard hourly rate.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Standard working hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, including a 30-minute lunch break – 40 hours per week.

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