Heavy Forklift/Reach Stacker Driver

Maritime Transport; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly hours

Holiday pay on all holiday days

Group personal pension scheme

Life cover from day 1

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Maritime Transport in Doncaster is seeking a full-time Heavy Forklift/Reach Stacker Driver. The role requires reach stacker driving experience or a valid forklift certificate with at least 2 years’ experience, and the ability to work night shifts.

You will load and unload containers, stack them in allocated areas, and ensure safe operation with a solid understanding of how the machinery works. Own transport is preferred.

Qualifications

• Reach Stacker driving experience or a valid Forklift truck certificate – 2 years experience minimum.
• Own transport is required.
• Willingness to work night shifts – essential.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading various sizes and weights of ISO shipping containers.
• Stacking containers in allocated areas.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery and a reasonable knowledge of how the machine works.

Skills

Reach stacker

Forklift cert

2+ years exp

Own transport

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a full time permanent Heavy Forklift/Reach Stacker Driver in our busy depot based in Doncaster. If you have previous experience in Reach stacker driving or a valid Forklift truck licence with at least 2 years’ experience then this could be the opportunity for you.

Why work for Maritime Transport?

• Guaranteed paid weekly hours
• Average earnings holiday pay for all holiday days not just statutory minimum
• Group personal pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life cover from day 1
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Employee Assistance Programme providing financial and legal guidance
• Stable and successful business, in 24 years 24 pay rises
• Full training given on Reach stacker
• You’ll be working for one of the market leading companies

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading various sizes and weights of ISO shipping containers.
• Stacking containers in allocated areas.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery and a reasonable knowledge of how the machine works.

We are looking for candidates to apply who have the following:

• A flexible approach and can undertake a variety of production duties
• High level of focus under pressure to deliver an accurate and punctual service to our customers and colleagues
• Reach Stacker driving experience or a valid Forklift truck certificate – 2 years experience minimum
• The ability to operate empty container handlers – Desirable not essential
• Have your own transport
• The flexibility to be able to work night shifts – Essential

If the above has grabbed your attention and you feel you have the right experience, we would like to hear from you.