Forklift Operator & General Operative

Company: H&J Martin Construction Ltd

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports To: Site Manager

Starting

Location:

Newry

Join H&J Martin Construction as a Forklift Operator & General Operative

H&J Martin Construction (part of Lagan Specialist Group) is one of Ireland’s longest standing and most successful Building Contractors. We have contributed to the Built Heritage of Ireland with the delivery of iconic buildings such as the City Hall in Belfast, the Slieve Donard Hotel in County Down and Arnotts Department store in Dublin. Our contribution to iconic sites continues with the ongoing development of the famous Kings Hall site in Belfast.

Joining us means becoming part of a team that delivers projects with real significance and lasting impact.

The Forklift Operator and General Operative will report directly to the Site Manager and will carry out a number of duties necessary for the operation of the site.

• Distributing material
• Placing goods/material in the allocated location on the ground and at high level
• Loading and unloading of deliveries via pallets
• Emptying forklift tipping skills
• Perform daily equipment checks (oil, tyres, battery, safety controls) and report defects.
• General labouring duties
• Maintaining Health & Safety standards on site
• Compliance with Health Safety & Environmental Policy
• Other ad hoc duties commensurate with this position

• Undertake job competently and professionally
• Use working time efficiently and effectively
• Complete works within specified and agreed timescales

You report directly to the Site Manager/Project Manager. It is essential that you maintain an effective working relationship which will assist in the efficient and effective management of the business, and with the supply chain at site.

• Recent and relevant forklift experience within the construction industry
• Must hold a relevant CSR / CPCS card and valid forklift license
• Strong working knowledge of HSQE legislation for the construction industry
• Possess high aptitude for attention to detail
• A proactive and flexible working approach with the ability to adapt to changing situations
• Experience of working in a fast-track project environment

• Planning, prioritising & organising skills
• Influencing, negotiation and interpersonal communication
• Self-assertion and personal impact
• Decision making & problem solving
• Ability to work effectively as part of the site team
• Maintain a proactive approach to the role at all times

• Caring
• Trust
• Respect
• Fun
• Open & Honest
• Safety

• Generous holiday allowance (with option to buy more)
• Free annual health checks
• Health cash plan
• 24/7 virtual GP and employee assistance programme
• Life assurance (4 salary)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid professional memberships
• Use of our private Company Gym at Head Office in Belfast
• Subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Annual Volunteer Day to support your choice of volunteering activity

At Lagan Specialist Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. That’s why we are committed to working with you to make the application process as easy as possible. If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us o and we will be happy to help.

LAGAN SPECIALIST GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER – We will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Marital or Civil Partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political Opinion, Racial group, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age.