Forklift Operator/Material Handler at Straight Forward Business
St Albans AL2 1DL, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Nov, 25

Salary

32000.0

Posted On

10 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Heavy Lifting

Industry

Logistics/Procurement

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

George Davies Turf & Stone Ltd is a leading supplier of premium turf, natural stone, topsoil, and landscaping materials. With a reputation built on product quality, service excellence, and reliability, we operate busy outdoor yards to support our trade and domestic customers across the region.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid forklift licence (counterbalance or telehandler).
  • Previous experience working in an outdoor yard or similar environment.
  • Comfortable with regular heavy lifting and physically demanding work.
  • Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player with a positive attitude.
  • Good awareness of health & safety procedures in a manual handling environment.
  • Flexibility to work required hours, including Saturday mornings.
    Job Type: Full-time
    Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

  • Forklift Licence (required)
  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In perso

Responsibilities

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for a reliable and hard-working Forklift Driver to join our outdoor yard team. The role involves operating forklifts to safely move, load, and unload turf and stone products, along with manual handling and heavy lifting. You will play a key part in the smooth and efficient running of the yard while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate forklifts to load and unload turf, stone, and landscaping products.
  • Safely move products around the yard and prepare orders for collection or delivery.
  • Assist with manual lifting and handling of heavy turf rolls, stone slabs, and bags of materials.
  • Support the yard team with general duties including housekeeping and stock organisation.
  • Check loads against delivery notes or order sheets for accuracy and quality.
  • Follow health & safety guidelines and report any hazards or incidents to management.
  • Provide excellent service to customers and drivers collecting materials from the yard.
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