Yard Operative / Forklift Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Beers Timber & Building Supplies Ltd, is a long established independent Merchant, offering general timber and building supplies to both the trade and the general public alike, throughout Merseyside, Warrington, Wirral, Manchester and the North-West area as a whole.
About the Role
Beers Timber & Building Supplies Ltd, are looking for a Yard Operative / FLT Driver to work at our busy Wythenshawe depot.
Responsibilities & Duties
The role involves dealing with customers face to face, maintaining customer relations, maintaining stocks and picking stock for customer orders, including loading and unloading wagons, and also taking on general tasks pertaining to business operations.
Experience
Applicants should be self motivated, have good interpersonal skills, and be committed to customer service.
Experience of timber and building materials is preferred.
Counterbalance forklift truck licence Essential.
Hours of work:
40 hours per week, between the hours of 6.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday - 1 in 2 Saturday mornings 8.00am to 12.30pm.
Salary:
£9.75 per hour
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
Wythenshawe
Progression:
Development opportunities for the right individual.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Supplemental pay types:
- Safety bonus
Licence/Certification:
- FLT Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Wood & Paper Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Yard Operative / Forklift Driver roles across Beers Timber & Building Supplies Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Wood & Paper Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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