Telescopic Forklift Driver

Bringing together two trusted house building brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK house building market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.

untypical are an ambitious, 5-star house builder that put people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We're dedicated to delivering the best possible standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers.

We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team.

Our benefits package includes:

• Annual bonus
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We have an opportunity for a Telescopic Forklift Driver to join our team working from our Anglia region and based at our site in Loddon, Norfolk (NR14)

Duties include:

• Regularly communicate with the Site Manager to keep up to date with any changes to the construction programme
• Advise Site Manager of any shortages of blocks, bricks and level of silo mix to prevent construction delays
• Ensure all deliveries are checked for quality and correct quantities when delivered, and record any defective or short deliveries in conjunction with the Site Manager and Materials Controller where applicable
• Store and label materials correctly in the storage areas supplied
• Ensure any waste materials are loaded into the correct site skips so waste control can be managed
• Ensure the forklift is inspected daily for maintenance purposes, and weekly inspections are recorded in the Plant Register
• Ensure the forklift is clean and roadworthy at all times, and carry out routine maintenance
• Ensure plant attachments are inspected on a weekly basis and recorded in the Plant Register
• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times and report any issues directly to the Site Manager
• Ensure materials are loaded out on platforms to allow for the loading bay gates to be closed at all times

We're looking for the following skills and experience:

• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management or equivalent
• CSCS – Black Management/White Academic
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• BREGS or willingness to achieve in probation period
• Fire Safety for low-rise flats and housing or willingness to achieve during probationary period
• Environment Supervision in Construction Training – SSP (SEATS)
• Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards
• Experience of working to an established build programme
• Proven ability to consistently deliver weekly targets through proactive organisation of the labour force, and promoting a team working ethic
• Managing Contractor agreements and liaising with Contractor Supervisors
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of construction and house building, and the relevant legislative requirements e.g. Health and Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations
• Excellent communicator and influencer of people to gain commitment and compliance, and to drive delivery
• Leadership skills to ensure optimum delivery to the highest quality standards on site
• Proven history and well-rounded experience of dealing with customers and potential customers, giving information and advice or resolving any customer issues and confirming company procedures within residential house building
• Hold a Full UK Drivers Licence

Bringing together two trusted house building brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK house building market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.