Reach Forklift Driver

Flexible People; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexible People Ltd are urgently seeking Reach Truck Drivers to work for a well-known company based in Hemel Hempstead. This is an ongoing position with immediate starts available.

You will operate a reach truck in a busy warehouse, perform general duties, and ensure efficient stock handling. The role requires a valid Reach Truck licence, physical fitness for heavy lifting, and reliability to work full-time on 5 out of 7 days with varied start times.

Qualifications

• Reach truck licence (in-date) is essential.
• Experience operating reach trucks preferred.
• Able to lift heavy items and perform manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach truck to move and organise stock.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Pick and pack orders.
• Rotate stock and manage stock levels.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Complete necessary paperwork as required.

Skills

Reach Truck Licence

Warehouse experience

Heavy lifting

English communication

Job description

Flexible People Ltd are urgently seeking Reach Truck Drivers to work for a well-known company based in Hemel Hempstead. This is an ongoing position with immediate starts available.

Pay Rates

• Monday–Friday: £14 per hour
• Weekends: £17 per hour

Working Hours

• Any 5 days out of 7
• Start times: 06:00am or 09:00am
• Shifts lasting approximately 8–10 hours

Duties and Responsibilities

• General warehouse duties
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Operating a reach truck to move and organise stock
• Picking and packing orders
• Stock rotation and stock management
• Handling heavy items as required
• Following all health and safety procedures

Products Handled

You will be working with a range of products, including:

• Food and beverage supplies
• Dairy products
• Packaging and disposable items
• Cleaning and hygiene products
• Catering equipment and operational consumables
• Other essential business supplies

Requirements

• A valid, in-date, accredited Reach Truck licence is essential.
• Previous reach truck experience is preferred.
• You must have your own black or navy work trousers and T-shirt, a high-visibility vest and safety boots.
• A professional appearance and excellent customer service skills are essential.
• You must be physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting.
• A National Insurance number is required.
• You must be able to speak, read and write English to a good standard.
• You must be reliable, punctual and available to work full-time.
• You must be comfortable completing paperwork electronically before starting.