Telescopic Forklift Operator

Telescopic Forklift Operator - Barnes Construction

The Company

Barnes Construction is the largest division of The Barnes Group Limited and offers a comprehensive professional construction service. Since the company was formed in 1978, we have established ourselves as a client-focused building contractor, completing various projects for blue chip and repeat business clients. Whilst our Head Office is based in Ipswich, we operate throughout the UK on a wide range of projects, mainly within the Health, Leisure, Education, Retail and Commercial sectors.

We are looking to appoint a Telescopic Forklift Operator to join our team.

Reporting to : Senior Contracts Manager

Contract type : Full time, Permanent

Immediate colleagues : Site Management Team

Schedule : 43¾ hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Skills required :

• Good mobility and co-ordination skills to complete physical tasks.
• Ability to build a good working relationship with Site Managers and follow their instructions.
• Excellent concentration skills and spatial awareness.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage changing priorities.
• Flexible approach to meet the business needs.
• Good understanding of construction site safety procedures, ensuring relevant health and safety regulations are followed at all times.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications :

Use of company van, travel allowance, holiday pay, opportunity to work overtime, industry pension scheme, performance related bonus, staff social events, Employee Assistance Programme and internal Mental Health First Aiders.

If you are interested in the above position, applications should, in the first instance, be made in writing enclosing a current CV marked ‘For the attention of Mr M Whinney’ or by email to : recruitment@barnesconstruction.co.uk .

Mr M Whinney

Senior Contracts Manager

Barnes Construction

6 Bermuda Road

Ransomes Europark

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP3 9RU

All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Barnes Construction is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and safer recruitment practices. We undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate.

Note : Only applications made in writing or sent direct to recruitment@barnesconstruction.co.uk will be accepted.

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