Reach Truck Driver

Siamo Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Siamo Group is seeking an experienced Reach Truck Driver to join the Bridgwater site in a frozen environment. You will operate a reach truck to move, store and retrieve stock while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a current reach truck licence, IT basics, and knowledge of food safety and warehouse procedures. Monday to Friday, 8am-2pm; on-site work with potential for team collaboration and accuracy-focused tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a frozen warehouse environment.
• Current reach truck licence and proven experience operating a reach truck.
• Experience using a LLOP is an advantage.
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse procedures, food safety and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisation and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines within a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck safely and confidently to move, store and retrieve stock in a freezer.
• Place goods in and remove goods from racking, including at height, following site procedures.
• Load and unload vehicles and move stock to the correct warehouse or dispatch areas.
• Check product, packaging and labels when handling goods, and report damage or discrepancies.
• Keep stock secure and maintain product quality in line with food safety requirements.

Skills

Reach truck experience

Licence: Reach truck

Frozen environment experience

IT skills

Food safety knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

LLOP

Job description

Location: Bridgwater | Reach Truck Driver. Siamo Group are currently working with a well-known, prestigious client based in Bridgwater to assist with recruiting an experienced Reach Truck Driver to work in a frozen environment.

You'll use your reach truck skills to move, store and retrieve stock accurately, while maintaining high standards of safety, care and efficiency.

Working hours and days: Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck safely and confidently to move, store and retrieve stock in a freezer.
• Place goods in and remove goods from racking, including at height, following site procedures.
• Load and unload vehicles and move stock to the correct warehouse or dispatch areas.
• Check product, packaging and labels when handling goods, and report damage or discrepancies.
• Keep stock secure and maintain product quality in line with food safety requirements.

Skills and experience

• YOU MUST HAVE previous experience in a frozen warehouse environment.
• A current reach truck licence and proven experience operating a reach truck.
• Experience using a LLOP is an advantage.
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse procedures, food safety and health and safety requirements.
• Good communication, organisation and numeracy skills.
• The ability to work accurately, meet deadlines and contribute effectively to a team.

If you are an experienced Reach Truck Driver looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday position, we would be interested to hear from you.