Reach Stacker

Maritime Transport Ltd; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Pulborough seeks a Reach Stacker Driver. The role involves loading and unloading shipping containers, ensuring safe machine operation, and requires valid forklift certification with 2 years of experience. Reach stacker experience is a plus. Full training will be provided, and candidates must have their own transport. The position is permanent, necessitating flexibility to meet the demands of the job.

Qualifications

• Must have valid certificate and 2 years full-time forklift experience.
• Experience in reach stacker driving is beneficial but not essential.
• Candidates must have their own transport.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Tools

Reach stacker

Empty Container Handlers

Job description

The Vacancy

We have a vacancy available for a Reach Stacker Driver based at Hams Hall, Maritimes newest Rail Terminal in Coleshill. 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 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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