FLT Reach Truck Driver

People Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary work

Full-time hours

Immediate starts available

Supportive working environment

Training provided

Opportunity to develop warehouse andFL

Job summary

People Solutions is recruiting for a Reach Truck Driver based in Swindon. You will operate a Reach Truck, pack furniture, and prepare items for storage and dispatch in a busy warehouse.

The role requires a valid Reach Truck licence and prior warehouse or packing experience, with opportunities to develop FLT and warehouse skills in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• A valid Reach Truck licence is required.
• Experience operating a Reach Truck is essential.
• Experience in a warehouse or packing role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Reach Truck safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse.
• Pack finished furniture securely and accurately.
• Prepare completed furniture for storage and dispatch.
• Move packed furniture to storage locations using the Reach Truck.
• Place packed items into warehouse racking and ensure correct storage.

Skills

Reach Truck licence

Reach Truck experience

Warehouse experience

Packing experience

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Job description

Reach Truck Driver - Swindon

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Reach Truck Driver to join our well-established client based in Swindon. This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities to develop your skills within a busy warehouse environment.

This would suit applicants who have worked as a Forklift Truck Driver, FLT Operator or Reach Truck Driver.

Rates of Pay:

• £13.00 per hour

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• 05:30 - 14:00

Benefits:

Your benefits as a Reach Truck Driver are:

• Weekly pay
• Ongoing temporary work
• Full-time hours
• Immediate starts available
• Supportive working environment
• Training provided
• Opportunity to develop warehouse and FLT skills

Day-to-Day Duties:

Your duties as a Reach Truck Driver are:

• Operating a Reach Truck safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse
• Packing finished furniture safely and securely
• Preparing completed furniture for storage and dispatch
• Moving packed furniture around the warehouse using a Reach Truck
• Placing packed furniture into warehouse racking locations
• Ensuring stock is stored safely and in the correct location
• Carrying out visual quality and damage checks on products
• Following all manual handling and health and safety procedures
• Assisting with general warehouse duties when required
• Maintaining a clean and organised working environment

Essential Skills:

To be successful as a Reach Truck Driver, you will need:

• A valid Reach Truck licence
• Previous Reach Truck operating experience
• Previous warehouse or packing experience
• The ability to safely handle and move furniture
• Good communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive and reliable approach to work

Desirable Experience:

• Previous furniture packing experience
• Experience working within a warehouse environment
• Previous experience moving large or bulky items
• Experience with stock movement and storage
• Previous manual handling experience

Training:

• Site-specific induction and training provided
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment
• Training on company procedures and warehouse processes