Timber Forklift Driver
Posted 19/08/2024 by Jewson
Are you based in the HULL area?
Do you have Counter Balance Forklift Licence?
Do you have experience working with Timber products?
Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Timber Forklift Driver to join the team in Hull, who is as passionate about great service as we are.
We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (pro rata - inclusive of bank holidays).
Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm then 11am to 7pm week about
Location: STARK, Timber Terminal, King George Dock, Yorkshire, HU9 5QE
Key Responsibilities
Help to prepare timber orders, load and unload customer and supplier vehicles using a Forklift Truck to minimise manual handling (training provided if required)
Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products
Use Counter Balance Forklift and Side Loader to move timber around the yard
Make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work
What's in it for you?
Competitive Basic Salary
Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) - with Legal & General
Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
WorkPerks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
Employee Discount
Refer a Friend scheme
Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks
New Reward and Recognition programme - launching soon!
Required Skills and Experience
Previous Timber Material experience is preferred
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work accordingly
Strong communication skills
Confident working both indoors and outdoors
A health and safety focus
Comfortable in a role involving extensive manual handling of bulky Timber items
About us
At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- JR22492_1724057482
- Job ID:
- 222186301
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