Yard Operative/Forklift Driver
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.98 to £14.13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6BS |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -022026-18712_1771605867 |
Summary
The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a Yard Operative/Forklift Driver for our well established client based in Godalming on a 12 week temp-perm.
MUST drive to due to location of site.
Industry: Construction
Hours:
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30am to 5:30pm
Pay:
- £12.98 per hour (27,000pa)
- After 12 weeks you'll move onto a permanent contract. Once permanent, you'll also be added to the monthly bonus scheme, earning an extra £200 each month!
Responsibilities of the Yard Operative/Forklift Driver:
- Safely loading and unloading deliveries using a forklift (counterbalance).
- Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch.
- Assisting customers and drivers in the yard.
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
- Carrying out regular stock checks and reporting discrepancies.
- Supporting general warehouse and yard operations as needed.
Requirements of the Yard Operative/Forklift Driver:
- Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, or builder's merchant environment (preferred).
- Valid counterbalance forklift licence
- Good understanding of health & safety procedures.
- Comfortable with manual handling.
- Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Reliable and punctual with strong attention to detail.
If you are interested in working in the construction industry please click the APPLY NOW button.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.