Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver - Civils Site (Long-Term)

Location: Bideford, Devon
Starting- ASAP
Long term role

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to support a long-term civil engineering project in the Bideford area. The role involves operating a forklift to move, load, and distribute materials across a busy civils site, along with general site-support duties when required. Safety, reliability, and good communication with site teams are essential.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Forklift Operations

• Safely operate a forklift (or other site-appropriate lift truck) to move materials, equipment, and pallets around the site.

• Load and unload deliveries from lorries and transport vehicles.

• Move materials between lay-down areas, work zones, and storage areas.

• Assist with placing materials for groundworkers, formwork crews, concrete teams, drainage teams, and other civils trades.

Site & Material Handling

• Maintain tidy and organised material storage areas.

• Support manual handling and movement of smaller items when forklift use is not required.

• Assist in setting up site equipment, barriers, fencing, and temporary works materials.

• Liaise with site managers, supervisors, and logistics personnel to ensure materials are delivered to the correct areas on time.

Safety & Compliance

• Carry out daily safety checks on the forklift and report defects.

• Follow all site health & safety rules, traffic-management plans, and exclusion zones.

• Use correct PPE at all times.

• Ensure safe lifting, stacking, and handling procedures.

General Site Support

• Assist groundworkers and labourers during quieter forklift periods.

• Help unload deliveries manually where needed.

• Keep work areas, pathways, and loading zones clean and hazard-free.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Valid Forklift licence

• Prior experience on a civils, construction, or infrastructure site.

• Strong awareness of site safety and safe-lifting practices.

• Ability to work in outdoor, uneven, and changing site conditions.

• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple trades.

Desirable

• NPORS or CPCS card for additional plant (telehandler, dumper, roller, etc.).

• CSCS card.

Typical Working Conditions

• Long-term project

• Monday-Friday, with potential for weekend or overtime during busy periods.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Reliable and punctual.

• Safety-focused and compliant with all site procedures.

• Flexible to help with non-forklift tasks when needed.

• Works well with site teams and supervisors.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.