Forklift Driver Warehouse Operative

Established in 2000 with locations in London and Bedfordshire, my client have grown to be one of the premier surface fabricators and bespoke worktop suppliers in the United Kingdom. Key Clients including Knight Harwood, Wates, Overbury, Laing O’Rourke, Skanska, Harrods and Multiplex.

The Role

Factory Yardman – Stone Worktops

My client are looking for a reliable and hardworking Factory Yardman to join their busy stone manufacturing team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our yard, ensuring stone slabs and materials are safely stored, moved, and prepared for production. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent organisational skills and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely unload, move, and store stone slabs and materials within the yard and factory.
• Load materials for production and customer collections.
• Maintain accurate stock control and inventory of stone slabs and consumables.
• Carry out regular stock checks and report any discrepancies.
• Ensure slabs are stored safely and correctly to prevent damage.
• Assist the production team by preparing materials for fabrication.
• Keep the yard and storage areas clean, organised, and safe at all times.
• Operate forklifts and other lifting equipment in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with deliveries and general yard duties as required.

Essential Requirements

• Experience moving and handling heavy materials safely.
• Strong understanding of stock control and inventory management.
• Valid Forklift Truck (FLT) Licence.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, organised, and physically fit for a manual role.

Desirable

• Experience using overhead cranes or vacuum lifting equipment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or yard environment.
• Experience within the stone industry.
• Basic computer skills for stock management systems.

Working Hours

7:30 – 5PM

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Pension scheme and paid holiday entitlement

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