Fork Lift Driver (Telehandler)

Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of housebuilding.

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Fork Lift Driver to join us on a full time permanent, directly employed basis, based at our site in Warminster (BA12 8HD).

The Fork Lift Driver will work with the Site Manager and the rest of the site team to ensure the smooth running of the site. The main duties of the Fork Lift Driver will be as below;

• Assist in the loading and unloading of materials and moving and stacking of materials as required by site management.

• Carry out pre-inspection checks as required and undertake all legal safety inspections of fork lift truck.

• Ensure at all times the safe movement of equipment and materials

• Ensure that the site is adequately secured at all times, that safe and acceptable working conditions are maintained on site and safety and welfare facilities are maintained to a good standard

• Operate the fork lift truck within the safety limits defined by the manufacturer.

• Unload and load lorries and vans as necessary.

• Undertake other site labouring duties as specified by the Site Management.

• Assist with tidying and cleaning of site as required.

• Constantly reinforce the Health & Safety culture, striving for an accident free site. If accidents happen, ensure that First Aid is administered (where appropriate), reported to the Construction Director and recorded on SHEQ systems.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Applicants should have relevant experience in a similar role on a new build site. They will hold a valid CSCS card and the relevant FLT driving certificate.

Why work for us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Smart Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 5% discount on a Keepmoat home
• Exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance and Health Assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving
• Development opportunities to progress your career

Our values

Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.

• Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
• Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
• Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
• Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.

At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. We are all about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

HS&S Responsibilities

To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

If this sounds like you, please apply now. As the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, for more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact [email protected]

Reference: KMH/SW/2070

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Warminster, BA12 8HD

Employer: South West

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing date: 25/10/2026