Forklift Truck Driver

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We’re opening a new Lords Builders Merchants branch in Bury St Edmunds
, and we’re looking for an experienced and reliable Forklift Truck Driver to join the team.

In this hands‑on, fast‑paced role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our yard running safely and efficiently – loading and unloading vehicles, preparing customer orders, and ensuring the yard is organised and well presented.

• Safely operating a forklift to load and unload vehicles
• Assisting customers, suppliers, and delivery drivers in the yard
• Picking orders manually and handling materials safely
• Keeping the yard clean, tidy, and well organised
• Carrying out daily safety checks on plant and machinery
• Working closely with the wider branch team to maintain a smooth operation

• Forklift licence (counterbalance or telehandler) and recent experience operating one
• Previous experience in a builders’ merchant or similar yard environment
• Good communication skills and a positive, team‑focused attitude
• Ability to lift heavy items and work safely at pace
• Right to work in the UK

• Competitive pay and a bonus based on your own performance
• A friendly, supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and career development within a growing national merchant group

Hours: 7am‑5pm Monday to Friday, 7am‑12pm alternate Saturdays

If you’re dependable, safety‑conscious, and take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Lords Builders Merchants was established 40 years ago and remains a family‑run business. Our network of branches offers a broad range of building materials and extended delivery area for trade professionals and homeowners across London and the Home Counties. Part of the Lords Group of companies, Lords Builders Merchants offers good opportunities for growth and development.

Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward‑thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.

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