Reach truck driver

Step into a busy, well-organised warehouse operation where your reach truck skills will keep goods flowing smoothly and safely. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering stability, a warm working environment, and a competitive pay rate of £13.08 – £15.70 per hour, with a clear path to a permanent role for the right person.

About the Role:

You will play a key role in the day-to-day movement, storage, and handling of goods within a modern warehouse in Bridgwater. Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll ensure pallets are loaded, unloaded, and stored accurately, supporting efficient stock control and on-time dispatch.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate reach trucks to move, stack, and retrieve pallets within racking systems.
Load and unload pallets from vehicles and designated areas safely and efficiently.
Place goods into correct racking locations, maintaining organised and accessible storage.
Carry out manual handling tasks, including lifting, moving, and repalletising goods.
Use handheld scanners to record stock movements and update inventory in real time.
Work with warehouse IT systems to confirm orders, stock locations, and quantities.
Follow all site safety procedures and reporting processes, maintaining a clean and safe work area.
Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to meet daily targets and support smooth warehouse operations.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience operating reach trucks in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Strong understanding of racking and storage systems in a fast-paced setting.
Confident in manual handling of goods, following safe lifting practices.
Comfortable working with basic warehouse IT systems for data entry and stock updates.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work to set targets and time frames.
Good awareness of health and safety standards in a warehouse environment.
Desirable

Skills:

Formal reach truck licence or certification (beneficial but not essential).
Experience using handheld scanners for picking, put-away, and stock checks.
Familiarity with structured pick, pack, and dispatch processes.

Qualifications:

Basic secondary education (GCSEs or equivalent) in English and Maths.
In-house or external reach truck training/certification preferred.
Any additional manual handling or health and safety training would be advantageous.
If you're a skilled reach truck operator looking for a temp-to-perm role with long-term potential, apply now to be considered for this opportunity in Bridgwater.