Location
Irvine, Scotland

Hours
Full time (hours to be confirmed)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Founded in 1913, Glennon Brothers is a leading timber processing Group operating across Ireland and the UK, with over a century of experience and a strong growth story. The Group operates through a portfolio of respected brands and is recognised as a leader within the Green Tech and sustainable construction sectors. Glennon Brothers supplies a wide range of timber products to the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries, manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses, and operates combined heat and power (CHP) and wood pellet manufacturing facilities.

Reporting to the relevant Shift Supervisor or Team Lead, the Timber Frame Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient and accurate movement of timber, materials, finished products and components through the timber frame manufacturing facility. This role involves operating forklift trucks and associated material handling equipment to support production, storage, loading and despatch activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, housekeeping and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will work closely with production, warehouse and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Experience
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence (essential)
- Previous experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, timber, construction or industrial environments
- Experience handling long, bulky or irregular loads is advantageous
- Good understanding of warehouse, production and logistics operations
- Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements within an operational setting
- Experience working within a fast-paced production environment
- Familiarity with stock control systems, scanners or warehouse management systems is advantageous
- Understanding of timber products and timber frame manufacturing processes is desirable but not essential

About you
- Strong awareness of health and safety requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately and safely under pressure
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and dependable approach to work
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and respond to changing production requirements
- Flexible approach to work and willingness to support wider operational activities as required
- Commitment to quality standards and continuous improvement
- Professional and safety-conscious attitude at all times

Qualifications
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Certification is essential