Forklift Telehandler
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Fulltime: 37hrs per week
Proposed Interview Date: W/C February 23rd (TBC)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Forklist Telehandler to operate a forklift/telehandler safely and efficiently on a construction site, supporting the delivery of housing projects.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Oversee day-to-day site operations in the absence of the Site Manager or Head of Construction, ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective running of the site, including coordinating contractors and operating plant or machinery as required.
- Safely operate a telehandler/forklift to move, load, and unload materials around the site.
- Support trades and site teams by ensuring timely delivery of materials to work areas.
- Carry out daily equipment checks and report any defects or issues.
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Educations and Qualifications:
- CPCS or NPORS Telehandler/Forklift qualification (valid and in date).
- Valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
Experience:
- Previous experience operating a telehandler on a construction site.
- Experience working on residential housing developments.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Good awareness of site health & safety requirements.
- Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with the site team.
Personal Attributes:
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to assist with general site duties when not operating machinery.
Please note this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check
The Company
We are a housing association based in Norfolk providing quality homes and services to people across the county and in Suffolk.
We manage over 6,000 homes including affordable homes for those in housing need who cannot afford to rent or buy in the open market.
We offer specialist homes for older and vulnerable adults and are committed to providing new homes to help solve the housing crisis.
At Saffron
We have a huge commitment to our employees. We want the team at Saffron to be happy, empowered, motivated and feel proud to be part of the Saffron community. We know by having great people we can do a great job for our tenants. We trust our colleagues to do the right thing and we are looking for people whose values are aligned with ours (PACE – Professional, Accountable, Collaborative and Evolving).
You will have the freedom to learn and grow. We are passionate about investing in our people, providing them with the skills they need now, and for their future aspirations. We do this by offering a blend of learning opportunities, including our innovative e-learning platform where learning is self-directed allowing people to learn what they want, when they want to.
We work with and support our people to work in an agile way to ensure that have the right work/life balance. They have the choice to work in the office, work from home, coffee shop, park or a combination of all. We have recently refurbished our offices to encourage collaborative, agile working.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and have a zero tolerance policy relating to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Saffron Community.
Our Strategy
Inspiring Organisation:
Outstanding colleague engagement
Inspiring Communities:
90% customer satisfaction
Inspiring Innovation:
Creating £3m of capacity to invest
Governance
We will operate in a culture where strong governance, compliance and risk assessment is business as usual.
Homes
We will actively manage our existing homes, and deliver new affordable housing to provide quality homes for current and future customers.
Our Benefits
Learning And Development
Time Off
Prioritising Mental Health
Aviva Pension Scheme
Health Schemes
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
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