About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity
Ready to bring your skills to a high-energy, industry-leading team? We are looking for a driven, reliable Forklift Operator to kick our Concrete Block Paving operation in Leighton Buzzard into high gear!
Working a regular Monday to Friday schedule on a rotating shift pattern (7:00 am – 3:00 pm / 9:00 am – 5:00 pm), you won't just be moving stock, you’ll be the engine behind our site's logistics, ensuring top-tier products are safely handled, precisely loaded, and ready to roll out to our customers on time.
As one of two key operators managing our busy yard on a manufacturing site, you’ll take real ownership of your domain. You’ll build strong connections with drivers and team members while keeping our environment safe, sharp, and running at peak performance. If you thrive in a dynamic, hands-on role where no two days are the same and taking pride in your work is second nature, this is your chance to shine.
Full ongoing support and specialised training—including loading shovel operation—will be provided to help you succeed and expand your skillset!
What You'll Be Doing
Drive Precision Logistics: Safely load and unload high-quality concrete block paving products using a forklift truck—and gear up for hands-on training to operate a loading shovel!
Own the Yard: Keep our site clean, organised, and running seamlessly by maintaining ultimate safety and housekeeping standards.
Keep Equipment Prime: Perform daily mobile plant inspections, promptly flagging any defects to keep our machinery operating safely and smoothly.
Master Inventory: Conduct accurate stock checks, manage inventory flow, and enforce efficient stock rotation practices.
Connect & Deliver: Serve as a key point of contact for drivers and hauliers, delivering standout service while making sure every haul is loaded accurately and efficiently.
Who You Are
Experienced Operator: You hold a valid FLT licence and have hands-on experience operating forklift trucks in a yard, manufacturing, or industrial setting.
Driven & Reliable: You hold yourself to high standards when it comes to safety, organisation, and delivering great service.
A Team Player & Self-Starter: You love having real ownership over your work in a small-team setting, stepping up whenever a colleague needs a hand.
Great Communicator: You are approachable, confident, and eager to build strong, positive working relationships with site teams, hauliers, and drivers alike.
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
