Reach Truck Driver

Metalis Recruitment Group; Braunstone Town; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalis Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Reach Truck Operator to join the Leicester logistics team. The role involves safely operating a reach truck to move stock, perform put-away duties, and support daily warehouse operations.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with a temporary / temp-to-perm contract. A valid Reach Truck licence and reliable, punctual work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous reach truck experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• A valid Reach Truck licence is required.
• Good awareness of warehouse health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail when handling stock.

Responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck safely to move stock around the warehouse.
• Carry out put-away duties and ensure correct stock locations.
• Move stock to support smooth warehouse operations.
• Maintain accurate stock locations and proper handling.
• Follow all health and safety procedures in the warehouse.
• Support the wider logistics team with general duties when required.

Skills

Reach Truck experience

Teamwork

Tools

Reach Truck Licence

Job description

Reach Truck Operator

Location: Leicester, LE3

Pay Rate: £13.30 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Job Type: Temporary / Temp-to-Perm

Metalis is currently recruiting for an experienced Reach Truck Operator to join the logistics team at a well-established company based in Leicester.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous reach truck experience who is confident working in a busy warehouse environment and supporting day-to-day logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a reach truck safely and efficiently to move stock around the warehouse.
• Carrying out put-away duties, ensuring stock is stored in the correct locations.
• Moving stock and materials to support the smooth running of warehouse operations.
• Maintaining accurate stock locations and ensuring items are handled correctly.
• Following all health and safety procedures within the warehouse.
• Supporting the wider logistics team with general warehouse duties when required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience operating a reach truck in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• A valid, in-date Reach Truck licence.
• Good awareness of warehouse health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail when handling and moving stock.

What's on Offer?

• £13.30 per hour.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm.
• Consistent weekday working hours.
• Opportunity to join an established logistics team.