COMPANY DESCRIPTION

George Lines Ltd is a specialist merchant supplying groundworks and civil engineering products, along with associated landscape materials, operating from branches in Heathrow, Aylesbury, Horsham and Maidstone. George Lines is now part of the Lords Group of companies, offering plenty of room 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 in our business, 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Forklift certification and experience operating a forklift
• Experience working in a Builders Merchant, ideally with experience in Civils and Groundworks
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
• Eligible to work in the UK
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aylesford ME20 7FG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Builders Merchants: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 27

We are looking for a full-time Forklift Truck Driver to join the team at our Maidstone branch. The successful candidate will be part of a busy yard team picking loads, loading and unloading our vehicles and those of our customers and suppliers. Duties include keeping the yard clean and tidy, maintaining a high standard of presentation and stock rotation. You will also be expected to report any health and safety issues, and to check and defect plant and machinery daily.
The successful candidate will have all the relevant counterbalance licenses and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of a similar role, ideally having experience in a Civils Merchant. They will also be team players with a positive outlook and have a real focus on customer service.
Hours: 7am-5pm Mon-Fri
Holiday: 20 days per year plus Bank Holidays
Salary: £30,000 per year
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme