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The Job People; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Permanent opportunity

Immediate starts

Job summary

The Job People is seeking a Reach Forklift Driver to join our warehouse team in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Shifts run day or night with an established pattern and immediate starts. The role involves operating a Reach Truck, loading/unloading, and stock handling within a busy warehouse environment.

There is a genuine opportunity for permanent employment, and a weekly pay cycle is offered. Peak rate premiums apply during a promotion period, so rates may increase accordingly.

Qualifications

• Ideally worked in a warehouse before
• Used a RF Scanner before
• Order picking
• Loading and unloading
• Logistics distribution and supply chain background an advantage

Responsibilities

• Driving a Reach Truck
• Loading and unloading
• Putting stock away
• Using an RF Scanner
• Working as part of a team

Skills

Reach forklift driving

RF Scanner usage

Teamwork

Loading and unloading

Order picking

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

Reach Forklift Driver - Day or Night Shift

Peak Rate Increase

Additional £1.00/hr premium rate from September 28th to December 27th 2026!

• Peak Rate Day: £14.60 per hour
• Peak Rate Night: £16.79 per hour
• Standard Rate Day: £13.60 per hour
• Standard Rate Night: £15.64 per hour
• Weekly pay

Details of a Reach Forklift Driver

• Working from 6am or 7am - 10 hour or 11 hour shifts
• Genuine opportunity for permanent employment
• Immediate starts
• Reach FLT driving within a warehouse
• Based in Newcastle-under-lyme

Duties of a Reach Forklift Driver

• Driving a Reach Truck
• Loading and unloading
• Putting stock away
• Using an RF Scanner
• Working as part of a team

Experience of a Reach Forklift Driver

• Ideally worked in a warehouse before
• Used a RF Scanner before
• Order picking
• Loading and unloading
• Logistics distribution and supply chain background an advantage

Ongoing regular Reach Forklift Driver work in to 2027

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