Company Overview

With branches from the Scottish Isles to Penzance, you’re never far away from great service, expert advice and the highest quality timber, building materials and services from Jewson. Since opening our first branch in 1836, we’ve expanded to offer a wide range of supplies for all trades including building materials, roofing and landscaping. From the everyday essentials, such as bricks and timber to specialist equipment. You can also find kitchen and bathroom showrooms nationwide, as well as a trusted Tool Hire service. We are now part of STARK Building Materials UK.

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).

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

Our Timber Forklift Drivers are an integral part of the Stark Supply Chain Solutions team. Ensuring efficiency and accuracy in timber stock handling and management contributes to the overall success of the operation.

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)
Split timber loads and pick approved materials for mill processing
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 follow stock rotation procedures
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

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