Reach Truck Driver

Industrious Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a reliable Reach Truck Driver to join their warehouse team in Milton Keynes. The role involves operating reach trucks to manage inventory, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining a clean work area. Ideal candidates should have a valid reach truck license and proven experience in warehouse operations. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Valid reach truck license/certification required.
• Proven experience operating reach trucks in a warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach trucks and material-handling equipment safely.
• Load and stack products in designated warehouse locations.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report issues.

Skills

Operating reach trucks

Attention to detail

Adherence to safety standards

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Valid reach truck license/certification

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Reach Truck Driver to join our warehouse team. The Reach Truck Driver will be responsible for operating reach trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate reach trucks and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Load, unload, move, and stack products in designated warehouse locations
• Retrieve and store inventory in high racking systems
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any maintenance or safety issues
• Ensure accurate handling, labeling, and storage of products
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and company policies
• Assist with inventory counts and stock rotation as required
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Support general warehouse duties when needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have a valid, in-date reach truck license/certification
• Proven experience operating reach trucks in a warehouse environment
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety standards
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as required
• Basic numeracy and record-keeping skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and meet productivity targets