Forklift Reach Truck Operator/Driver

TN United Kingdom; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Forklift Reach Truck Operator for their new distribution center in Stowmarket. This permanent position offers a competitive pay rate of £14.25 per hour, alongside excellent benefits including 27 days of annual holiday, a subsidized canteen, and a free on-site gym. Join a dynamic team in a progressive environment where you can grow and contribute to the success of a rapidly expanding company. This role involves operating forklifts and working collaboratively in a bustling warehouse setting, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service.

Benefits

27 days annual holiday

Free on-site gym

Subsidized canteen

Free parking

Staff discount

Secure bike parking

Subsidized bus service

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid reach truck forklift licence.
• Reliable and punctual team player is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a reach flexi forklift in a high bay warehouse.
• Perform variable duties including goods in, put-away, and outbound loading.

Skills

Forklift Reach Truck Licence

Team Player

Reliable Timekeeping

Job description

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Client:

The Range

Location:

Stowmarket, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Forklift Reach Truck Operator/Driver

Gap personnel are proud to be working in partnership with The Range to support the recruitment at their brand-new Distribution Centre, the largest warehouse built in over 5 years in Stowmarket, Suffolk.

These are permanent positions and offer the successful candidates an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic organisation in a progressive environment.

Shift Pattern:

4 days on 2 days off rotating 06:00-14:30 and 14:30-23:00. This is only 244 days per year (Traditional 5-day week is 260 working days)

Pay rate:

£14.25 per hour, includes rotating shift premium & attendance bonus.

What makes working for this leading brand different? Well, that’s easy:

1. They are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing privately owned companies.
2. The Range has grown enormously since its inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of their retail concept, and they want to invest in their staff and make the future extraordinary.
3. As a result of their success and ongoing expansion plans, they are opening their brand-new distribution centre in Stowmarket and this investment will create great opportunities with excellent onsite facilities and employee benefits.

What does the role entail?

• Operating a reach flexi forklift in high bay warehouse
• Working as part of a large workforce with variable duties including goods in, put-away, pick and outbound loading as assigned on the day.

What skills & experience do we seek?

• Forklift: Reach truck licence holder.
• Other truck types please apply for against that specific advert.
• Reliable, good timekeeping team player

What’s in it for you?

• Pay: £14.25 per hour. Includes rotating shift premium & attendance bonus.
• 27 days annual holiday incl bank holidays. Christmas day compulsory while all other days to be booked in advance.
• Uniform
• Canteen heavily subsidized.
• Gym on site free to employees.
• Parking on site free. Electrical charge units available
• Bike parking secure and undercover along with cycle to work funding scheme.
• Staff discount in The Range stores plus other shops & stores
• Bus service subsidized from named locations to/from site.

The process:

Initial telephone/skype interviews will be conducted by a member of the gap personnel team. Following this, successful candidates will be put forward for an interview with The Range and those selected, offered a start date based on availability.

Additional Information:

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