Reach Truck Drivers (Fixed PM Shifts)

Proactive Global; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is recruiting for a Forklift Driver in Dunstable to operate a Reach Truck and handle goods in and despatch on PM shifts from 2:00pm to 10:00pm. The role requires a valid accredited Reach truck licence and prior warehouse experience.

You will join a busy warehouse team, manage stock with the company’s stock control system, and maintain high health and safety standards while ensuring accurate inventory and order despatch.

Qualifications

• A valid accredited Reach truck licence.
• Experience in 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.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety procedures within a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Receiving, checking and booking goods into the warehouse using the 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.
• Support the wider warehouse team with general duties as required.

Skills

Reach truck licence

Warehouse experience

Stock management systems

IT skills

Health and safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

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