Fork Lift Truck Driver

DX Delivery; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Bristol is excited to announce a Reach Truck Diver position. You will play a critical role in loading and unloading stock while ensuring delivery operations run smoothly. Ideal candidates will have proven experience as a reach truck operator and a valid forklift certification. The role offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. Join our team where development and support are at the forefront of our mission.

Benefits

Competitive Rates of Pay

Company Funded Health Cash Plan

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Long Service Recognition scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance programme

DX Discounts Portal

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a reach truck operator.
• Ideally experience using a counterbalance truck.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Valid certification to operate forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload racking using a reach truck.
• Move stock into and from the warehouse.
• Ensure delivery operation has correct stock on board.
• Keep warehouse and surrounding ground clean and tidy.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Experience as reach truck operator

Attention to detail

Familiarity with industrial equipment

Education

Valid Certification to operate forklifts

Tools

Counter balance truck

Job description

An exciting new Reach Truck Diver opportunity at DX!

All About You

You will be friendly, hard‑working and love the buzz of getting things done. We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next‑day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer‑liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about you progressing your career with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities!

Role Summary

Your role will be to load/unload racking using a reach truck and to move stock into and from the warehouse. Ensuring the delivery operation has the correct stock on board at all times to complete the delivery routes. Keep Warehouse and surrounding ground clean and tidy while ensuring health and safety guidelines are adhered to. Working closely on behalf of our customers to ensure they are receiving the correct freight at the correct time and upholding our promise of delivering exactly.

Requirements

• Proven Experience as reach truck operator
• Ideally experience using a counter balance truck
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• Valid Certification to operate forklifts

Benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you!