Reach Truck Forklift Driver

Job Advert; Basildon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

OA Group is recruiting an experienced Reach Truck Forklift Driver for a busy warehouse in Basildon on a temp-to-perm basis. The role requires a valid Reach Truck licence, previous warehouse experience and the ability to work at heights up to 11 metres.

The successful candidate will operate a reach truck, place and retrieve stock, and maintain safety and accuracy across all warehouse tasks. Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm with a pay rate of £13.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid, in-date Reach Truck forklift licence.
• Experience operating a reach truck in a warehouse.
• Confidence working at heights up to 11 metres.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operating a reach truck safely and efficiently.
• Placing and retrieving stock from racking up to 10.5 metres high.
• Ensuring stock is stored in the correct locations with a high level of accuracy.
• Moving stock around the warehouse and supporting general warehouse operations.
• Carrying out daily forklift checks and reporting any faults.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Reach Truck licence

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Reach Truck Forklift Driver - Basildon

Location: Basildon, Essex
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Job Type: Temp to Perm

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Reach Truck Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse team in Basildon on a temp-to-perm basis.

The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse experience, a valid Reach Truck licence and excellent attention to detail. You must be confident working at height, as the warehouse racking reaches up to 11 metres.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a reach truck safely and efficiently.

• Placing and retrieving stock from racking up to 10.5 metres high.

• Ensuring stock is stored in the correct locations with a high level of accuracy.

• Moving stock around the warehouse and supporting general warehouse operations.

• Carrying out daily forklift checks and reporting any faults.

• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

• Following all health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Valid, in-date Reach Truck forklift licence.

• Previous experience operating a reach truck in a warehouse environment.

• Confidence working at heights of up to 11 metres.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good awareness of warehouse health and safety.

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking, with a positive attitude.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

• £13.50 per hour.

• Temp-to-perm opportunity, with the potential to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

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