Reach Truck Driver

Exact Sourcing Limited; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Exact Sourcing Limited is seeking an experienced Reach Truck Driver to join a busy warehouse operation. Shifts run 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm in a frozen storage environment, with duties covering unloading, book-in, stacking, picking and dispatch.

You will handle the reach truck, maintain stock accuracy, support weekly stock takes and ensure safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards across the site. A proactive, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Reach Truck licence (RTITB or equivalent).
• Experience operating a reach truck in a high-bay racking environment.
• Experience in a warehouse or supply chain role; chilled/frozen storage experience beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and stock accuracy.
• Ability to work safely at height and in narrow aisles.
• Basic IT skills and ability to use warehouse management systems.
• Good communication and team-working abilities with a health-and-safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Unload, book in and store incoming deliveries accurately.
• Operate a reach truck to move, stack, pick and replenish stock.
• Maintain stock accuracy, rotation and product traceability.
• Support order picking, dispatch and weekly stock takes.
• Complete daily equipment checks and report any defects.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and safety.
• Complete warehouse paperwork and system updates accurately.
• Report damages, discrepancies, hazards and near misses.
• Work as part of a team and provide cover for other warehouse duties when required.
• Follow all health and safety, food safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Reach Truck operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health and Safety focus

Communication

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Reach Truck Driver to join a busy and fast-paced warehouse operation. Available shifts are 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.

Working within a frozen storage environment, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of stock throughout the warehouse. Your responsibilities will include unloading deliveries, booking in goods, moving and storing pallets, replenishing stock and supporting order picking and dispatch activities.

This is a varied, hands-on role that requires a strong focus on health and safety, accuracy, teamwork and productivity. You will also be expected to provide cover across other warehouse and material supply duties when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Unload, book in and store incoming deliveries accurately.
• Operate a reach truck to move, stack, pick and replenish stock.
• Maintain stock accuracy, rotation and product traceability.
• Support order picking, dispatch and weekly stock takes.
• Complete daily equipment checks and report any defects.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and safety.
• Complete warehouse paperwork and system updates accurately.
• Report damages, discrepancies, hazards and near misses.
• Work as part of a team and provide cover for other warehouse duties when required.
• Follow all health and safety, food safety and operational procedures.

What We Are Looking For

• A valid Reach Truck licence (RTITB or equivalent).
• Previous experience operating a reach truck, ideally within a high-bay racking environment.
• Previous warehouse or supply chain experience.
• Experience working in a chilled or frozen storage environment would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining stock accuracy.
• Ability to work safely at height and within narrow warehouse aisles.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to use warehouse management systems.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• A strong commitment to health and safety and following operational procedures.

By applying for this Reach Truck Driver role, you are agreeing to you CV being held on our database stored confidentially and securely. Your CV details will be used and kept only to provide recruitment services from us. We will only send your details to clients once discussed with you, and your data will not be shared with any third party. You can ask for the deletion or correction of your data, or to opt out of this service at any point by informing Exact Sourcing.

We very much look forward to hearing from you and will be reviewing all applications over the next 2 to 3 weeks. If you are selected, we will be in contact and if not, we will be keeping your details on file for any future vacancies.

Exact Sourcing is an equal opportunities employment agency