Forklift Driver

Persimmon Homes; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

We are recruiting for an experienced Forklift Truck Driver to join our Onsite Team. This role reports into the Site Manager and will be responsible for dealing with a range of day-to-day activities on a regional development.

The role will include:

1. Maintenance of the Forklift
2. Abide by and ensure Health & Safety is paramount in your duties for yourself and others
3. Ensure visiting goods vehicles follow approved traffic management scheme
4. To take delivery, sign for, check, receipt, stack and storage of materials
5. Responsible for the security of the site at the end of the day
6. Ensure all roads are kept clean and clear of mud/debris
7. Tasks to be completed under the direction of the Site Manager

What we need from you?

1. Must have a full and current UK Driving Licence
2. Hold relevant CPCS card prior to commencing
3. Experience of operating a forklift within a similar environment essential
4. A valid First Aid at Work certificate would be preferable but not essential
5. The ability to work, thrive on and meet tight deadlines as part of a team

What’s in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package

1. Salary competitive (DOE)
2. Contributory pension
3. Life cover

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB

No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.