Taylor Wimpey plc
Fork Lift Truck Driver
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Fork Lift Truck Driver
Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen — for ourselves, for each other, and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.
With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.
Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.
Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.
Job Summary
At Taylor Wimpey, we are looking to grow our directly employed trade teams. If you are looking for a career on site, you’ll be joining a business with an inclusive culture and a passion for getting things right first time. We are looking for quality skilled tradespeople who:
- Take pride in their work
- Manage jobs effectively
- Build strong relationships with colleagues and customers
The role of Forklift Driver involves undertaking the safe unloading and distribution of materials, as well as supporting the site team with security, cleanliness, and waste segregation.
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Primary Responsibilities
- Undertake the safe unloading and distribution of materials
- Assist the site team with:
- Site security
- Site cleanliness
- Segregation of waste
- Check material quantities
- Stack materials into designated areas, compounds, or containers
- Ensure all pallets are returned to suppliers in a timely manner
- Assist the Site Manager in preparing risk assessments for:
- Material handling
- Lifting operations
- Traffic management
- Complete daily forklift checks, report defects or damage, and arrange necessary rectifications
Requirements
- Hold the appropriate certification/license, including:
- CPCS Rough Terrain Telehandler
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Basic knowledge of building materials
- A strong appreciation and commitment to Health and Safety
- Experience of operating telescopic handlers
Why Join Taylor Wimpey?
At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work goes beyond building homes—it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on our customers and communities we serve.
Our Benefits Include:
- Excellent retail discounts
- Company-funded life insurance
- Private healthcare access
- Industry leading pension scheme with company contributions
- Discounted house purchase scheme
- Car leasing scheme
- Share plans
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We also offer customisable benefit packages, allowing you to:
- Purchase additional annual leave
- Add dependants to your benefit cover
Our comprehensive Total Reward offer aligns perfectly with our inclusive culture. We are a warm, welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.
Growth and Development
We create a home to support your future with opportunities for growth and development. We provide industry-leading training and development programmes to help you unlock your potential, fulfilling both your career and personal goals across diverse environments.
At Taylor Wimpey, if you are ready to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, we want you.
Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We work actively with individuals who have disabilities or long-term health conditions that affect daily activities, removing employment barriers. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare they have a disability and meet the minimum role requirements during the application process.
Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
For Internal Applicants
Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.
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