Heavy Reach Stacker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Reach Stacker Driver to join their dynamic team at the Doncaster iPort Depot. This permanent, full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals with forklift driving experience. The successful candidate will engage in loading and unloading ISO shipping containers while ensuring the safe operation of machinery. Flexibility and teamwork are essential as you contribute to delivering accurate and timely services. With comprehensive training provided, this is a chance to grow within a leading logistics company known for its commitment to low carbon solutions and innovative logistics practices.

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-time experience operating Forklifts is required.
• Reach stacker experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading various sizes of ISO shipping containers.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery.

Skills

Reach Stacker Driving

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Valid Forklift Certificate

Tools

Kalmar

Konecranes

Sany

Job description

Location: Doncaster iPort, England, United Kingdom

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 20 days at 12:00 BST.

The Vacancy

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 with at least 2 years’ experience, then this could be the role for you. This position is permanent, and your total 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.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery and a reasonable knowledge of how the machine works.
• Possessing the skills to operate Empty Container Handlers would be of great advantage; Kalmar, Konecranes, and Sany built machines are desired.

We are looking for candidates who have a flexible approach and can undertake a variety of production duties. Candidates will be required to remain focused under pressure, be a team player, and have good attention to detail to achieve an accurate, on-time service to our customers and colleagues.

Minimum Requirements:

Please note, to apply for this position, you must have your own transport and a valid certificate with 2 years full-time experience on Forklifts to be considered. Reach stacker experience would be a benefit but not essential as full training would be provided to the suitable candidate.

The Company

Founded in 2001 by Executive Chairman, John Williams, Maritime Transport has evolved from small beginnings into a leading logistics company with a turnover exceeding £400m. To date, the company employs 3,000 personnel across 40+ sites including a network of strategic rail freight terminals, with a cutting-edge fleet of 1,300 Euro-6 trucks and over 50 container handlers servicing a number of trains daily. Maritime has a proven track record as an intermodal operator, developing and delivering low carbon, container logistics solutions for first and final miles, and pioneering the modal shift of UK domestic distribution from road to rail. In 2024, the company was acquired by Swiss-based global logistics and supply chain provider, MEDLOG S.A., supporting Maritime’s growth strategy and strengthening its market position as the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.