Reach Truck Driver / Coldstore Operative

Adecco; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Ashford is seeking a warehouse operative responsible for managing incoming and outgoing goods. Candidates should have a reach and counterbalance license, and prior experience in cold storage is preferred. The role includes operating ride-on pallet trucks and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The company offers benefits such as annual leave, overtime pay, and a pension scheme. This position requires a proactive attitude and good communication skills.

Benefits

21 days annual leave + bank holidays

Overtime at x1.5

5% pension

Life Insurance

Training & Development

Annual Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free produce once a week

Qualifications

• Must have a reach truck licence (in-house accepted).
• Must have a counterbalance licence (in-house accepted).
• Must drive and have own transport due to location.
• Prior warehouse and cold store experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure incoming and outgoing goods are handled correctly.
• Maintain quality and accuracy of products.
• Achieve personal and team KPIs.
• Comply with safety and operating standards.

Skills

Reach truck license

Counterbalance license

Ride-on truck experience

Warehouse experience

Cold storage experience

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Summary

You will be responsible for incoming and out going goods as well as ensuring production have material for planned production each day.

Benefits

• 21 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Overtime at x1.5
• 5% pension
• Life Insurance
• Training & Development / Career Progression Opportunities
• Annual Bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free produce once a week

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to

• Working in the cold store which runs at -20 degrees celsius.
• Loading and unloading vehicles with ride-on pallet trucks
• Unloading containers with loose cases.
• Locating and retrieving pallets into and out of the racking using a reach truck.
• Case handling when re-working stock or picking orders.
• Checking in receipted goods.
• Complete picking and loading documents.
• Using a counterbalance to unload and move pallets.
• Using the clamp attachment to de-top cases off of pallets.
• Achieve personal and team KPI's.
• Ensure and maintain quality of the product.
• Eliminate non-conformances and strive for a right first-time approach.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Optimise efficiency whilst maintaining and improving standards.
• Liaise with Engineering on preventative maintenance and breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Adhere to working practices to ensure that the cold store operates to the highest of standards.
• Comply with all policies, procedures and risk assessments relevant to role and responsibilities.
• Implement effective corrective actions to address any shortcomings.
• Please note that this list is not exhaustive and will be subject to workload at the time.

Experience and skills required for this position

• Must have a reach truck licence (in-house accepted).
• Must have a counterbalance licence (in-house accepted).
• Must drive and have own transport due to location.
• Ride-on truck experience would be ideal.
• Previous warehouse and coldstore experience.
• Have a can do attitude, lead by example and take a hands‑on approach.
• Be proactive in helping other departments find solution to problems.
• Maintain a high level of communication with your colleagues to ensure efficient team working.

Next steps

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on .

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a £50 voucher

terms apply

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.