Telehandler/ Forklift Driver

**About The Role**:** JOB TITLE: Telehandler/Forklift Driver**

**REPORTING TO**:Site Manager
**NO. REPORTS**:None
**DIVISION**: Building South
**LOCATION**: Enniskillen, NI
**CONTRACT TYPE**:Rolling Fixed Term Contract
**BENEFITS**: 35 days annual leave, Pension scheme, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme

**Job Summary**
GRAHAM are at the forefront of UK construction firms and we are committed to delivering exceptional projects that make a lasting impact. Our team takes pride in building strong relationships and we invite you to become part of that legacy. Our Passivhaus capital project is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and we are seeking an experienced **Telehandler/ Forklift driver** to join the front line of construction

Duties and responsibilities of a Telehandler/Forklift Driver:

- Forklift operation including reach and extension
- Lift and move materials around site, remaining mindful of load capacities and limitations
- Load and unload materials on site
- Ensure daily checks are carried out prior to operating
- Assisting with site preparation and cleanup, using various bucket attachments
- Working at heights and supporting with high level tasks
- Provide basic maintenance and cleaning to ensure the machine is in good working condition. Ensure faults or issues are reported promptly.
- Communicate effectively - Use hand signals or radios to coordinate lifts and movements.
- Adhering to site safety and remaining compliant with legislations
- Any other reasonable duties as instructed by line manager

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Telehandler/Forklift Driver and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

**Personal Specification**
**Essential**
- Demonstrate previous site experience in a Telehandler/Forklift Driver role - Ideally with a large contractor.
- Implement strong communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Valid CSR/SAFEPASS/CSCS Card.
- Valid CPCS Telehandler Blue card.
- Health & Safety Induction Including Management System.
- First Aid Training.

**Desirable**
- Experience on large scale construction projects.
- Ability to read and interpret site plans or instructions.

**Behavioural Competencies**
**Essential**
**Effective Communication skills**: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.
**Problem Solving**: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action. Can use analytical skills to make decisions, with a strict attention to detail.
**Initiative**:Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.
**Team Player**: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.
**Planning and Prioritising**: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives and delegates accordingly. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches.
**Adaptability**: Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations. Changes the overall plan, goal or project to fit the situation.

**Our Commitment**
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
- Phone: 07384 916355
- Phone: 07384 916355