COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established for over 20 years, Hevey Building Supplies are proud to be a specialist Builder’s Merchants offering exceptional customer service in the Midlands from our branches in Northampton, Kettering, Huntingdon and Sudbury. Hevey Building Supplies is now part of the Lords Group of companies, 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 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
• 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 Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Builders Merchant: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 25

We are looking for a full-time Forklift Truck Driver to join the team at our depot in Moulton Park, Northampton. This role is a crucial 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 in a Builders Merchant. They will also be team players with a positive outlook and have a real focus on customer service.
Hours: 7am-5pm Mon-Fri, 7.30am-12.30pm alternate Saturdays
Holiday: 21 days per year plus Bank Holidays
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme