Timber Forklift Driver

Are you based in the Hull area?

Do you have Forklift and/or Side Loader experience?

Do you have Timber handling experience?

Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Timber Forklift Driver to join our Stark Supply Chain Solutions site in Hull, who is as passionate about great service as we are.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (pro rata - inclusive of bank holidays).

**Please note: applications will be reviewed week beginning 6th January.

Shifts: Monday to Friday 6am-2pm then 1:30pm-21:30pm, alternating weeks

Location: STARK Supply Chain Solutions, Timber Terminal, King George Dock, Yorkshire, HU9 5QE

Key Responsibilities

Pick and prepare timber orders, load and unload customer and supplier vehicles using MHE (forklifts and side loaders), minimising manual handling (MHE re-training provided if required)

Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products, ensuring all documentation is completed

Maintain general housekeeping of the yard and warehouse areas

Work as part of an organised team, contributing to the overall efficiency of the site operations

Perform regular stock checks and stock rotations

Make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work

What's in it for you?

Competitive Basic Salary plus shift allowance

Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) - with Legal & General

Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.

WorkPerks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway

Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)

Voluntary company benefits such as Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover

Employee Discount

Refer a Friend scheme

Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks

New Reward and Recognition programme - launching soon!

Required Skills and Experience

Previous MHE experience (forklift and side loader) is preferred

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work accordingly

Confident working both indoors and outdoors

A strong health and safety focus

About us

At Jewson Supply Chain Solutions, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

What's next…

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis