Reach Truck Driver

Adecco; Hessle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Reach Truck Driver to operate reach trucks and handle materials effectively within a warehouse setting. Key responsibilities include loading and unloading goods, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting with general warehouse tasks. Ideal candidates should possess strong teamwork and safety awareness skills, along with physical stamina and attention to detail. The position offers opportunities to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in operating reach trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects; endurance for long periods of standing.
• Accuracy in checking and recording inventory; careful handling of goods.

Responsibilities

• Driving and operating reach trucks to move goods within the warehouse.
• Using reach trucks to retrieve and store items on high shelves.
• Collectively balancing and securing loads to prevent accidents.

Skills

Operating reach trucks

Material handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Reach Truck Driver Duties

• Operating reach trucks: driving and operating reach trucks to move goods within the warehouse.
• Using reach trucks to retrieve and store items on high shelves or racks.
• Material handling: safely lifting and transporting heavy items, ensuring that loads are balanced and secure to prevent accidents.
• Loading and unloading: using reach trucks to load and unload goods from delivery vehicles, stacking and organizing pallets efficiently.
• Safety compliance: conducting pre-operation checks on the reach truck, following all safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries, reporting any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards.
• Assisting with other duties: helping with general warehouse tasks when not operating the reach truck, collaborating with other team members to ensure smooth warehouse operations.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in operating reach trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Basic computer skills for using inventory management systems.

Physical Stamina

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects; endurance for long periods of standing, walking, and lifting.

Attention to Detail

• Accuracy in checking and recording inventory; careful handling of goods to prevent damage.

Teamwork

• Working effectively with other warehouse staff; communicating clearly with supervisors and colleagues.

Safety Awareness

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations; commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.