Reach Truck Driver

Pertemps Northampton; Hartford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton is seeking reliable Reach Truck Drivers to join our Huntingdon warehouse team. This is a full-time, temporary role that centers on operating a Reach Truck to move palletised goods within high-bay racking, with emphasis on accuracy and safety in a busy distribution environment.

The position requires a valid reach truck license, proven experience in fast-paced warehousing, and strong attention to detail and communication.

Qualifications

• Valid, accredited Reach Truck License, Counterbalance, VNA (RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent standard).
• Proven experience driving a Reach Truck in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Flexibility to work the rotating weekly shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Reach Truck to transport, stack, and retrieve palletized goods safely.
• Performing general warehouse duties focused on efficient pallet movement and storage.
• Ensuring accurate placement of stock within high-bay racking systems.
• Adhering strictly to site health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Reach Truck License

Counterbalance

VNA license

Experience with Reach Truck

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

This full-time, temporary Reach Truck Driver position in Huntingdon offers £13.32 hourly. Working Monday through Friday, rotating between 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00 shifts, each including a 30-minute unpaid break. The successful candidate will chiefly operate a reach truck, transporting, stacking and retrieving palletised goods within high-bay racking. Duties demand precise stock placement plus general warehouse tasks, with minimal manual handling. Applicants must hold a valid reach truck licence and demonstrate strong awareness of site health and safety rules. Reliability, accuracy and competent forklift control are essential for this assignment through Pertemps Northampton. Reach Truck Driver Location: Huntingdon Pay Rate: £13.24 per hour Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts (06:00 – 14:00 and 14:00 – 22:00) with a 30-minute unpaid break

Role Overview

We are seeking reliable and licensed Reach Truck Drivers to join our dynamic warehouse team in Huntingdon. This is primarily a forklift-based role where you will spend the vast majority of your shift operating the truck with minimal manual handling required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Reach Truck to transport, stack, and retrieve palletized goods safely.
• Performing general warehouse duties focused on efficient pallet movement and storage.
• Ensuring accurate placement of stock within high-bay racking systems.
• Adhering strictly to site health and safety standards at all times.

Requirements

• Valid, accredited Reach Truck License, Counterbalance, VNA (RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent standard).
• Proven experience driving a Reach Truck in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Flexibility to work the rotating weekly shift pattern.

Selection Process

Successful applicants must attend a site interview and walk-round tour prior to their official start date.