Reach Truck Driver

Reach Truck Driver / Warehouse Operative

Location:

MK41, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Pay Rate: £14.60 - £18.73 per hour + Overtime
Shifts Available:
Late Shift (2:00pm – 10:00pm) / NIght Shift (10pm-6am)
Rota:
Any 5 days out of 7 (including weekends)

Contract:

Temporary to Permanent

Our client is currently experiencing a period of significant growth and is looking for experienced Reach Truck Drivers / Warehouse Operatives to join their expanding warehouse team in Bedford. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for a long-term role with the potential to secure a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

* Operating a Reach Truck safely and efficiently within the warehouse.

* Picking, packing, and preparing goods for dispatch.

* Loading vehicles accurately and ensuring orders are dispatched on time.

* Moving stock around the warehouse safely.

* Using warehouse management systems to update stock and order information.

* Reporting any issues, damages, or discrepancies.

* Following company procedures, quality standards, and health & safety policies.

* Working as part of a team to achieve warehouse targets.

Candidate Requirements:

* Must hold a valid and in-date Reach Truck Forklift Licence.

* Previous experience working as a Warehouse Operative.

* Experience operating Reach Trucks in a warehouse environment.

* Ability to carry out manual handling duties, including lifting items up to 25kg.

* Good organisational and time management skills.

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

* Good communication skills with colleagues and supervisors.

* Basic IT skills and experience using warehouse systems.

* Flexible and reliable approach to working shifts, including weekends.

Benefits:

* Overtime opportunities available (subject to availability).

* Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

* Long-term career opportunity with a growing company