Flt Reach Truck Driver

Af Blakemore & Son Ltd; Ledston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Early access to pay

Pension scheme

Staff discount in SPAR stores

Job summary

Af Blakemore & Son Ltd is seeking an experienced Reach Fork Lift Truck Driver for night shifts. The role focuses on accurate replenishment, picking, loading, and storage control within the depot, with an additional £0.63ph premium for Reach licences.

Main duties include order assembly, safe loading, stock rotation, and ensuring proper documentation and vehicle preparation. A competitive benefits package supports long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate; warehousing and distribution experience
• Desirable FLT Reach licence; premium £0.63ph

Responsibilities

• Accurate assembly of customers' orders
• Picking and loading goods onto cages and pallets safely
• Adhering to stock rotation procedures
• Performing duties in other warehouse functions as required
• Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting dispatch
• Loading customer orders onto company vehicles
• Ensuring run-sheets, documents and keys are distributed on completion
• Preparing vehicles prior to loading

Skills

Numerate & literate

Warehousing experience

Able to work in cold environment

Job description

Reach Fork Lift Truck Driver

Night Shift

£13.57 Per Standard Hour (Performance related)

£0.63 FLT allowance

We are looking for experienced Reach Fork Lift Truck Drivers who are motivated, friendly, hard-working and passionate about working in Logistics. The purpose of the job is the accurate and efficient replenishment, ferrying and bulk storage control within the depot.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate assembly of customers' orders
• Picking and loading goods onto cages and pallets in a safe and manageable manner
• Adhering to stock rotational procedures
• Performing accurate and efficient duties within other warehouse functions
• Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting dispatch
• The accurate loading of customer orders onto company vehicles
• Ensuring that drivers’ run-sheets, documentation and vehicle keys are distributed correctly on completion of loading
• The preparation of vehicles prior to loading

Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

• EssentialNumerate and literateWarehousing and distribution experienceAbility to work efficiently in a cold environment
• DesirableFLT (Reach) licence, earning an extra £0.63ph premium.

What's in it for you?

• Excellent benefits package including:
• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Full Uniform
• Free Onsite Parking
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards

About us:

At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 6,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.

Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with circa 300 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.

SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.