Reach Stacker

Maritime Transport Ltd; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Reach Stacker Driver for their Hams Hall Depot in the UK. The role requires experience in forklift operation and offers a permanent position with a Monday to Friday shift pattern. Candidates must have their own transport and at least 2 years of experience with Forklifts. Training is provided for those without Reach stacker experience. This role demands a flexible approach and the ability to perform under pressure, making it ideal for team players with good attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid certificate and 2 years full-time experience on Forklifts.
• Reach stacker experience is beneficial but not essential as training will be provided.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with Reach stackers

Forklift truck operation

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexible approach

Tools

Kalmar machines

Konecranes machines

Sany machines

Job description

The Vacancy

We have a vacancy available for a Reach Stacker Driver based at our Hams Hall 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, based on a Days (Monday to Friday) shift pattern, however, your total flexibility will be required to fulfil 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 also, while not essential would be of great advantage, again Kalmar, Konecranes and Sany built machines is 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.

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.

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