REACH FORKLIFT DRIVER

Impact Recruitment; Raunds; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Performance Bonus

All 40 hours paid – Including lunch

Regular overtime

Free on-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Temp to perm opportunities

Free hot & cold drinks from vending

Weekly pay

Free on-site physiotherapist

Full training given

Potential to upskill

Christmas closure

Job summary

HOWDENS, the UK\'s leading trade kitchen supplier, is seeking a Reach Forklift Driver for Raunds (NN9 6RJ). Impact Recruitment is handling the recruitment for this role.

You will operate a Reach forklift on rotating shifts, moving goods safely and accurately, and supporting a fast-paced warehouse environment. Ideal candidates will have accredited Reach forklift certification, a focus on safety, and flexibility to work across the stated shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Reach forklift operation.
• Ability to work safely under rotating shift patterns.
• Commitment to housekeeping and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate Reach forklift to move stock and pallets.
• Load, stack and locate materials safely.
• Conduct routine safety checks and report hazards.
• Maintain clean and organised work areas during shifts.

Skills

Safe Operating Procedures

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Forklift Operator Certification

Tools

Reach forklift

Job description

Locations

Raunds, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire

Salary

£14.41 - £18.25 per hour + Bonus, Free Gym, Subsidised Restaurant

Description

Impact Recruitment is recruiting for our FSTE100 client HOWDENS, the UK's number 1 trade kitchen supplier, who are currently ranked within #10 in the best employers to work for in the UK – according to best companies live. We are seeking Reach Forklift Drivers to join the Impact / Howdens team based in Raunds, NN9 6RJ. If you want to work for an extraordinary, rapidly growing, internationally recognised company, that truly rewards their staff for their hard work, read on…

Shifts & Pay Rates

Rotating Shift

• Monday – Friday – 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm (Paying £14.41/hour rising to £17.29/hour after 12 weeks)
• Sunday – Thursday – 10pm – 6am (Paying £15.26/hour rising to £18.25/hour after 12 weeks)

Plus opportunity to earn up to an additional £3/hr personal performance bonus on both shifts

We do not offer fixed shift.

Perks

• Personal Performance Bonus
• All 40 hours paid – Including lunch break
• Regular overtime available
• Free on-site gym
• Subsidised restaurant
• Temp to perm opportunities
• Free hot & cold drinks from the vending machines
• Weekly pay
• Free on-site physiotherapist
• Full training given
• Potential to upskill
• Christmas closure

Ideal Candidate

• Have previous experience of operating a Reach Forklift Truck with accredited certification (expired certificates are acceptable).
• Continuously work in a safe manner to adhere to health and safety rules.
• Follow all standard operating procedures.
• Quality check products.
• Use manual handling to safely stack and band products.
• Perform housekeeping duties to ensure high hygiene levels for all shifts.
• Work additional hours/shifts when the company requires.

Commutable from: Northampton, Wellingborough, Corby, Kettering, Peterborough, Huntingdon, Thrapston, Rushden, Oundle and Bedford – public transport will not run from these locations in line with shift times.

Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.