Heavy Reach Stacker

Maritime Transport Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Heavy Reach Stacker Driver at Maritime Transport Ltd. Based at the Doncaster iPort Depot, you will handle various container operations in a rewarding, permanent position. Ideal candidates will have experience in Reach Stacker driving or hold a valid forklift certificate, alongside a flexible approach to work.

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-time forklift driving experience.
• Experience with Reach Stackers is beneficial.
• Flexible approach to handling various production duties.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading ISO shipping containers.
• Stacking containers in allocated areas.
• Ensuring safe operation of machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Valid Forklift Truck License

Job description

Join to apply for the Heavy Reach Stacker role at Maritime Transport Ltd.

We have a vacancy available for a Reach Stacker Driver based at our Doncaster iPort Depot. If you have previous experience in Reach stacker driving or a valid Forklift truck license with at least 2 years’ experience, then this could be the role for you. This position is permanent, and your flexibility will be required to fulfill this challenging, yet rewarding role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading various sizes and weights of ISO shipping containers.
• Stacking containers in allocated areas.
• Ensuring safe and efficient operation of machinery, with a reasonable knowledge of how the machine works.
• Operating Empty Container Handlers is a plus; experience with Kalmar, Konecranes, or Sany machines is desired but not essential.

We are looking for candidates with a flexible approach who can undertake various production duties. Candidates should remain focused under pressure, be team players, and have good attention to detail to provide accurate, on-time service to our customers and colleagues.

Please note, to apply for this position, you must have your own transport and a valid forklift certificate with at least 2 years of full-time experience. Reach stacker experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided to suitable candidates.

About the Company

Founded in 2001, Maritime Transport has grown from small beginnings into a leading logistics company with a turnover exceeding £400m. The company employs over 3,000 personnel across 40+ sites, including strategic rail freight terminals, a fleet of 1,300 Euro-6 trucks, and over 50 container handlers. Maritime is an intermodal operator, delivering low-carbon container logistics solutions and pioneering modal shift from road to rail in the UK.

In 2024, the company was acquired by Swiss-based global logistics provider MEDLOG S.A., supporting its growth and market position as the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.

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