Reach Truck Driver

Job Title: Reach Truck Driver

Location: Lutterworth

Pay rate: £13.42

Shift: 8:00am to 5pm

Type: Temp - Perm

Start Date:  March 2025

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Reach Truck Driver warehouse operative to undertake general warehouse duties in Northampton. This is a friendly warehouse team that handle high volume of customer orders and you will be an important part of this team helping to make sure that orders will be completed on time.

 As a Reach Truck Driver , you will be responsible for operating a reach truck to move, stack, and organize materials within the warehouse.. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate movement of goods.

Duties of a Reach Truck Driver:

You will be working as part of a team and will be responsible for:

Core Responsibilities:

• Safe Reach Truck Operation:

• Operating the Reach Truck  safely and efficiently, adhering to all safety regulations and procedures. 
• Maneuvering the forklift in busy industrial environments. 
• Regularly checking the forklift for faults or damage. 
• Loading and unloading materials from trucks, trailers, and containers. 
• Moving goods to and from storage areas, shelves, or pallets. 
• Stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods. 
• Ensuring goods are properly secured for transport. 
• Assisting in shipping and receiving activities, verifying the accuracy of shipments. 
• Palletizing goods for shipment. 
• Identifying and labeling pallets for dispatch. 
• Participating in basic picking and packing duties. 

• Material Handling

Skills and Reach Truck Driver :

• Accredited reach truck Driver Operating License : A valid license from a recognized body (e.g., RTITB) is essential.
• D2 licence, priority of 3 months experience.
• Pre-Use Checks: Thoroughly inspecting the Reach Truck  before each shift to ensure it's in good working condition. 
• Hazard Awareness: Recognizing and avoiding potential hazards in the operating environment. 
• Load Handling and Stacking: Mastering the techniques for safely lifting, moving, and stacking loads. 
• Safe Speed and Maneuvering: Operating the  Reach Truck at a safe speed and maneuvering it accurately, especially in confined spaces. 
• Load Stability: Understanding the principles of stability and how to maintain it when lifting and moving loads. 

Our client is a goods distributor that is looking for a  Reach Truck Driver to join their team on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to go permanent for the right person. This client has a large warehouse that has facilities such as a canteen, smoking area, free car parking and locker room.

Next Steps:

Apply to this Reach Truck Driver role through this advert. For more information, please contact Francisca on .

If successful, you will need to complete a digital registration with our agency. Please note that if you haven’t been contacted within 7 days of your application, assume you have not been successful at this time. However, your details will be retained for future suitable roles.

About Regional Recruitment Services:

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract jobs across Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. Visit our website at regionalrecruitment.co.uk to explore more job opportunities across the UK.