Fork Lift Driver

Join to apply for the Fork Lift Driver role at Barratt Redrow Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Within the Construction environment, think about buying materials, managing big projects, ensuring health and safety and customer service. At any given time, you’ll find us working on some circa 400 developments across the UK, with projects ranging from brownfield sites to the adaptation of old factories or disused hospitals. Responsibilities Regularly communicate with Site Manager to keep up to date with any changes to the construction programme. Advise Site Manager of any shortages of blocks and bricks and level of silo mix so that the build programme is not delayed due to material shortage. Ensure all deliveries are checked for quality and the correct quantity when delivered and record any defective or short deliveries in conjunction with Materials Controller where applicable. Store and label materials correctly in the store areas supplied. Ensure that any waste materials are loaded into the correct site skips so the waste control can be managed. Advise the Site Manager/Assistant Site Manager of any defective/damaged materials when collecting or loading out of materials. Ensure that the forklift is inspected daily for maintenance purposes and weekly inspections are recorded in the Plant Register. Ensure the forklift is clean and roadworthy at all times and carry out routine maintenance. Any plant attachments (e.g., road brush) are inspected on a weekly basis and recorded in the Plant Register. Ensure that safe working practices are adhered to at all times and report any issues directly to the site manager. Ensure that all materials loaded out on platforms allow for the loading bay gates to be closed at all times. Carry out labouring duties as and when required. What You’ll Need Ability to work unsupervised and to use own initiative appropriately. Previous experience of working on large domestic volume house building sites. Someone who holds an appropriate FLT drivers licence and has a full UK driving licence. Someone who has the relevant Health and Safety Awareness. Someone who has a current appropriate CSCS or partner scheme card. Our Company and Benefits We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5‑star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high‑quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. We combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We offer tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex‑Armed Forces personnel to help us stay one step ahead of the industry. Benefits Competitive Salary Private Medical Insurance – Single Cover 24 days’ holiday Choice of Flexible Benefits Enhanced Family Friendly Policies Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure – today’s housebuilding professionals need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. Private medical coverPrivate healthcare support available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more – including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members. PensionFirst‑class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions. Annual Health AssessmentAll colleagues have access to a fully funded annual health assessment to help manage health and wellbeing proactively. Financial BenefitsCompetitive salary and many ways to make life more affordable – from employee loans and savings accounts to house purchase discounts. Lifestyle BenefitsCycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers – these make a massive difference to your lifestyle. So much more…From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share‑buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr