Forklift Driver

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Crest Nicholson have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Telescopic Forklift Driver to join our Yorkshire Division on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• The unlocking of the site compound and allowing access to secure plots if required by sub-contractors.
• To ensure that the forklift is effectively maintained by regular inspections, recorded on a weekly basis
• To be responsible for the unloading of materials and to ensure their safe and proper storage.
• To be responsible for the distribution and loading of materials for sub-contractors using agreed destination routes, ensuring materials are not damaged in transit.
• To be responsible for maintaining high levels of site presentation at all times.
• To be available for the cleaning of completed plots during forklift low demand periods.
• During high demand periods to ensure the distribution of materials is prioritised correctly.
• To actively look for ways to help Crest and its subcontractors reduce the amount of materials that are wasted and disposed of in skips.  To get ideas from subcontractors and the Crest site team and work together to try new ways of working which reduce wastage. 
• To ensure waste management considerations are evenly distributed into tipping skips to cover sub-contractor demands and to provide certain trades with tipping skips to allow waste segregation i.e. bricklayer and roof tiler and that a designated waste management area is adequately secured using mesh fencing.
• To ensure that the tipping skips provided for sub-contractors are being filled with the correct material to aid segregation.
• To ensure that hardcore materials are stock-piled, preferably for re-use or prior to bulk disposal.
• To comply with the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Procedures and ensure that all work on site is carried out in accordance with its recommendations.  Individuals must act to minimise danger and report all potential dangers and accidents to their immediate supervisor or designated Health, Safety

Experience/Qualifications:

• Must hold an up to date and recognized forklift driver qualification and be CSCS carded and be fully conversant with the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Procedures.
• Must hold a full category B driving license
• A minimum of 3 year’s experience in a similar capacity preferably on a building site.
• Must have an outgoing personality, be courteous and polite

The Company

Our people are at the heart of our business, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and recognise that everyone has different needs outside of work too. That’s why, wherever possible, we’ll consider flexible working requests across every role, helping you find the right balance between work and life.

We're passionate about creating a culture built on collaboration, openness and continuous development, where your contributions are recognised, your career can grow, and you can make a real impact.

At Crest Nicholson, we care about you as an individual, not just the role you do, and we’re committed to supporting every part of your life — from your wellbeing and financial security to your lifestyle and career. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. This includes:

• Competitive salary
• Annual company bonus scheme
• Private pension
• Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan options
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Share plans
• Gym membership discounts

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!