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Fork Lift Driver

Barratt Redrow

The Role

Overview

Operate forklift to deliver and manage materials on construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • forklift inspection
  • waste loading
  • delivery inspection
  • material shortage
  • safety reporting
  • store labeling

Tasks

-Ensure that the forklift is inspected daily for maintenance purposes and weekly inspections are recorded in the Plant Register -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 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 -Regularly communicate with Site Manager to keep up to date with any changes to the construction programme -Ensure the forklift is clean and roadworthy at all times and carry out routine maintenance -Advice 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 that all materials loaded out on platforms allow for the loading bay gates to be closed at all times -Ensure that safe working practices are adhered to at all times and report any issues directly to the site manager -Store and label materials correctly in the store areas supplied. (Please see standard Compound set up)

Requirements

  • flt licence
  • uk driving
  • cscs card
  • health safety
  • house building
  • self‑sufficient

What You Bring

-Someone who holds an appropriate FLT drivers licence and have a full UK driving licence -Someone who has a current appropriate CSCS or partner scheme card -Someone who has the relevant Health and Safety Awareness -Previous experience of working on large domestic volume house building sites -Ability to work unsupervised and to use own initiative appropriately -Any plant attachments i.e. road brush are inspected on a weekly basis and recorded in the Plant Register

Benefits

-24 days' holiday -Enhanced Family Friendly Policies -Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover -Competitive Salary -Choice of Flexible Benefits

The Company

About Barratt Redrow

-A major UK homebuilder, known for its residential developments and large-scale projects. -Founded through the merger of two leading construction firms, creating a legacy of quality housing. -Specializes in building homes across urban and suburban landscapes, from starter homes to luxury properties. -Projects range from traditional housing developments to mixed-use urban regeneration, with a focus on sustainability. -Has contributed significantly to UK housing supply, building thousands of homes annually. -Notable work includes the development of new communities and transformation of neglected areas into thriving neighborhoods. -Operates with a commitment to quality, innovation, and integrating modern technologies into construction processes.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Buildings