FLT - Reach Truck Driver

Concept Recruitment Group; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Night Shift Reach Truck Driver for a busy food production facility in Kingswinford. The role involves operating a reach truck, ensuring the safe movement of goods, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Requirements include a valid reach truck license and the ability to work independently during night hours. Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities available.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Valid driving license with one year+ experience.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts.
• Experience in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Reach truck to move and stack products.
• Transfer goods safely within the warehouse and production area.
• Perform pre-shift safety checks and report equipment issues.

Skills

Valid and in-date Reach truck licenses

Good understanding of warehouse safety procedures

Good communication and teamwork skills

Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks

Job description

Our award winning client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Night Shift Reach truck driver to join their busy food production facility in Kingswinford.

Job Title: Night Shift Reach truck Driver

Location: Kingswinford

Hours: Night Shift - 10:00 pm – 6:00 am, Sunday to Thursday

Salary: £15.27 per hour, overtime after 37.5 hours paid at £20.31

Contract Type: On-going temporary.

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Reach Truck Driver to join the night shift. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of goods around the warehouse and production area, maintaining operational flow, and ensuring accurate inventory handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Reach truck to move and stack products.
• Transfer goods safely within the warehouse, production, and yard areas.
• Perform pre-shift safety checks and report faults or damage to equipment.
• Follow health & safety protocols and site rules at all times.
• Support general warehouse duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid and in-date Reach truck licenses (e.g., RTITB or ITSSAR accredited) with one year+ experience
• Good understanding of warehouse safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and remain alert during night hours.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Be able to do training till Christmas on 2 rotating weekly day shifts 6am-2pm;2pm-10pm, pay rate for day shifts £13.77.

Desirable

• Experience in a fast-paced distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities
• On-site parking

Note: Please note due to location there is no public transport available.