Arco Recruitment
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Yard Assistant / Forklift Driver to join a growing independent builders’ merchant. You will be responsible for handling materials, goods and equipment.
Salary: Up to £31,000
Hours: Monday – Friday & Alternate Saturday mornings
Duties will include:
- Operating forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, organizing and storing materials, maintaining inventory records, and performing routine maintenance tasks.
- First point of contact for customers arriving at the branch
- Be responsible for inspecting incoming and outgoing materials for damage or defects and ensuring that they are handled safely and efficiently.
- You will play a critical role in ensuring that materials and equipment are moved and stored properly, this is essential for the smooth operation of the business.
- We are looking for someone who has good organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work well as part of a team.
- A good understanding of safety procedures and be able to follow them rigorously to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift License (training or a refresher can be provided)
Ongoing training
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like to find out more, please apply to this vacancy asap.
Arco specialise in offering a wide range of jobs within the builder’s merchants’ sector and distributors of building materials throughout the UK.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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