Forklift Driver - York, United Kingdom - Persimmon Homes

Persimmon Homes

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York, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible.

Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We're Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 15,000 homes a year.

We have 30 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We're looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?
We are recruiting for an experienced Forklift Truck Driver to join our Bootham Crescent site in York. This is a project with the anticipation to last 2 years, building approx. 30+ homes each year.

As a Forklift Driver you will report into the Site Manager and will be responsible for dealing with a range of day-to-day activities on a regional development.

The role will include (but not limited to):

Carrying out daily and weekly checks of the Telescopic Forklift
Abide by and ensure Health & Safety is paramount in your duties for yourself and others
Ensure visiting goods vehicles follow approved traffic management scheme
To take delivery, sign for, check, receipt, stack and storage of materials
Responsible for the security of the site at the end of the day
Ensure all roads are kept clean and clear of mud/debris
Tasks to be completed under the direction of the Site Manager

What we need from you?

Must have a full and current UK Driving Licence
You must have the relevant CSCS, CPCS or NPORS card prior to commencing
Experience of operating a forklift within a similar environment essential
A valid First Aid at Work certificate would be preferable but not essential (training can be provided)
The ability to work, thrive on and meet tight deadlines as part of a team

What's in it for you?
The Salary & Benefits package

Salary competitive (DOE)
Contributory pension
Life cover

Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB

No Agencies please - Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination._
Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best._