Reach Truck Drivers (Fixed PM Shifts)

Proactive Global; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Dunstable is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to join our busy warehouse. The role requires a valid accredited Reach truck licence and prior work in Goods In/Despatch, with duties spanning loading, unloading and stock control.

You will operate a Counterbalance forklift, move stock, pick and despatch orders, and maintain accurate inventory records while upholding Health and Safety standards and assisting the wider team.

Qualifications

• Valid accredited Reach truck licence.
• Experience in a warehouse, Goods In or Despatch environment.
• Experience using a stock management system.
• Good IT skills with the ability to input and update stock accurately.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety procedures in a warehouse.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Receive, check and book goods into the warehouse using the stock control system.
• Move stock to correct storage locations.
• Pick, prepare and despatch customer orders.
• Carry out stock movements and maintain inventory records.
• Complete warehouse documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and warehouse procedures.
• Support the wider warehouse team with general duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Tools

Stock management system

Job description

Reach Truck Required Dunstable (Fixed PM Shifts)

Accredited Reach Truck Licence Required

Location: Dunstable

Hours: Monday to Friday, PM Shifts

• 2:00pm - 10:00pm (PM Shift)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Drivers to join a well-established and successful company based in Dunstable.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity working within a busy warehouse and goods handling environment. The successful candidate will hold a valid accredited Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence and have previous experience working within Goods In and Despatch operations.

Key Responsibilities

As a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative, your duties will include:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Receiving, checking and booking goods into the warehouse using the company's stock control system.
• Moving stock to the correct storage locations.
• Picking, preparing and despatching customer orders.
• Carrying out stock movements and ensuring accurate inventory records.
• Completing warehouse documentation accurately.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Adhering to all Health and Safety policies and warehouse procedures.
• Supporting the wider warehouse team with general duties as required.

Candidate Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A valid accredited Reach truck licence.
• Previous experience within a warehouse, Goods In or Despatch environment.
• Experience using warehouse or stock management systems.
• Good IT skills with the ability to input and update stock accurately.
• A strong understanding of Health and Safety procedures within a warehouse environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.