Reach Truck Driver Day shift

TURNERS (SOHAM) LTD; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term employment

Pension scheme

Uniform & PPE

Training & progression

Canteen & parking

Christmas bonus

Job summary

Turners (Soham) Ltd in Newmarket is seeking a reliable Reach Truck Driver to join our busy Warehouse team at the Newmarket depot. The role involves operating a heated reach truck in frozen storage, stacking pallets to heights up to 14m, and using our warehouse management system to log stock locations and prepare dispatches.

We value a strong, self-motivated candidate with numeracy skills and a valid counterbalance and/or reach truck licence.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck licence with relevant experience.
• Ability to work in cold storage environments (frozen storage up to -18°C).
• Strong numeracy and reliability in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate a heated Reach Truck within frozen storage areas (-18°C) and stack pallets to 14m height.
• Log stock locations and prepare orders using the warehouse management system.
• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth in/out flow of products and assist with picking as needed.
• Complete paperwork and documentation accurately; follow Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Reach Truck licence

Counterbalance licence

Numeracy

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Company: Turners (Soham) LtdLocation: Newmarket DepotSalary: £31,636.80 per annum + Overtime (all breaks paid)Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00About the Role:Turners (Soham) Ltd is seeking a reliable and motivated Reach Truck Driver to join our busy Warehouse team at our Newmarket depot. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, maintains high standards of work, and brings a strong “can do” attitude to the team.Reach Truck Driver duties include:• Operating a Heated Reach Truck within frozen storage areas with temperatures reaching -18° C• Stacking and unstacking pallets on mobile racking with maximum working heights of 14m / 45’• Using a warehouse management system to log stocks’ location and confirming orders for dispatch• Working as part of a team to ensure the flow of customers’ products in and out of the supply chain• Other duties may include some picking of stock that requires assembling pallets of multiple products• Completing all relevant paperwork and documentation• Adhering to the Health & Safety Legislation, ensuring highest level of tidiness and cleanliness.Ideal Candidate:• Able to work consistently to a high standard without constant supervision.• Strong numeracy skills.• Hardworking, self-motivated, and dependable.• Holds a valid Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck licence with relevant experience.Benefits:• Secure, long-term employment.• Competitive earnings with paid breaks.• Work-based pension scheme.• Uniform and PPE provided.• Training and opportunities for progression.• On-site canteen and free parking.• Potential Christmas bonus based on overtime worked.What happens next?Your application will be sent to the relevant recruiting manager for review. If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted between 1 – 2 weeks. If you do not hear back within this time frame, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.