Reach Truck Driver

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Llanwern; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Recruitment Agency is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operator in Newport, Wales. The role involves operating a Reach Truck and managing various warehouse tasks, requiring reliability and strong work ethic. Candidates must have a valid Reach Truck license and experience in a warehouse environment. This position offers a dynamic, fast-paced work setting with a rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in picking and packing within a warehouse.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Reach Truck for material handling.
• Cycle counting of inventory and updating systems.
• Ensure materials are checked off accurately.

Skills

Valid and up-to-date Reach Truck license

Experience in a warehouse environment

Reliability and punctuality

Confident using handheld PDA devices

Ability to work independently

Positive attitude and attention to detail

Flexibility for rotating shifts

Job description

Are you an experienced Warehouse Operator with a valid and up-to-date Reach Truck license? Ford & Stanley The Rail Recruitment Experts are seeking Warehouse Operatives to join a leading global Rolling Stock Manufacturing company based at their purpose built factory in Newport, South Wales.

Location: Newport, Wales

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7am - 4pm / Friday 7am - 1pm

Role and Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Operator, your role will rotate around a variety of key warehouse duties; no two weeks will look the same. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced environment and wants to build a wide range of warehouse skills. You\'ll be involved in different aspects of the operation, helping ensure everything runs smoothly from goods inwards to stock control.

• Operating a Reach Truck
• Cycle counting of inventory and updating the internal system
• Taking delivery of goods inwards using forklift trucks, and/or other lifting equipment where required ensuring the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and movement of materials across the site
• Ensuring materials are checked off accurately and promptly, inspecting for damages and verifying quantities
• Distributing deliveries in line with set timescales and targets
• Updating computer and/or manual systems to maintain accurate stock levels including the use of PDA hand-held devices (warehouse software)
• Putting materials away in stores after deliveries in accordance with stock control systems in place

The Candidate

This is a hands-on role that requires someone who is dependable, confident operating a Reach Truck, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Reliability is key—we are looking for someone who will consistently deliver high standards and support day-to-day warehouse operations with care and attention.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Valid and up-to-date Reach Truck license
• Proven experience in a warehouse environment, including picking and packing
• A reliable and punctual individual with a strong work ethic
• Confident using warehouse systems, including handheld PDA devices
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively
• A positive attitude, with good attention to detail and strong teamwork skills
• Flexible to work on a rotating shift pattern

Other information: A pre-employment Drugs & Alcohol test and Medical must be passed prior to start.

About Ford & Stanley

Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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