Hevey Building Supplies Limited
Forklift Truck Driver
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Forklift Truck Driver
Forklift Truck Driver – Kettering
Work safely. Keep things moving. Build your future with Hevey Building Supplies.
Looking for a hands-on role where you’re part of a reliable, hardworking team? Want a job where your contribution really makes a difference every day? ThisCould be the opportunity for you.
We’re looking for an experienced Forklift Truck Driver to join the yard team at our Kettering branch. This is a fast-paced, practical role at the heart of our operation, supporting customers, suppliers and colleagues to keep everything running smoothly.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Safely operating a forklift to pick, load and unload vehicles.
- Assisting customers, suppliers and delivery drivers on site.
- Picking orders manually and handling heavy materials where required.
- Occasionally making deliveries in a 3.5t dropside vehicle.
- Keeping the yard clean, organised and safe, with high standards of presentation.
- Managing stock rotation and highlighting shortages or issues.
- Carrying out daily checks on plant and machinery and reporting defects or H&S concerns.
- Working closely with the wider yard team to maintain an efficient operation.
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What We’re Looking For
You’ll need:
- A valid forklift licence and experience operating a forklift.
- Previous experience working in a builders’ merchant environment.
- A full, clean driving licence.
- The ability to work physically fit with manual handling.
- Good communication skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in working independently and as part of a team.
- A strong awareness of safety procedures.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
What We Offer
- Hours: 7am–4.30pm Monday to Friday, 8am–12pm alternate Saturdays.
- 21 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.
- A discretionary bonus scheme.
- A stable role within a long-established, family-run business as part of the wider Lords Group.
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If you take pride in working safely, enjoy being part of a busy yard team, and want a role with long-term security, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
Established for over 20 years, Hevey Building Supplies are proud to be a specialist Builder’s Merchant offering exceptional customer service in the Midlands. Hevey Building Supplies is now part of the Lords Group, offering great opportunities for growth and development.
Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking.
So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.
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