Warehouse Operative - Reach Truck Driver

Booker; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail distribution company in Pontefract is seeking Warehouse Operatives who are Reach Truck Trained. Responsibilities include driving reach trucks, picking orders using a handheld terminal, and maintaining safety standards. Flexibility and attention to detail are vital for this role. Candidates must hold a D2 licence. Various shift patterns are available, providing excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Colleague discounts at Tesco

Pension matching contributions

Health and Wellbeing support

Great holiday package

Qualifications

• Must hold a D2 licence for reach truck operation.
• Experience in a warehouse environment preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work to set deadlines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive reach truck to move goods within the warehouse.
• Pick and pack orders using handheld terminal.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the work environment.

Skills

Reach Truck Driving

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Tools

Handheld Terminal

LLOP

FLT

Job description

What’s in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, i.e. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

We are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives who are Reach Truck Trained.

Working in our distribution centres means fast paced environments, excellent attention to detail with the ability to think quickly and work as part of a team to ensure orders are picked accurately and on time with seamless delivery to our customers.

You MUST be Reach Truck Trained and hold a D2 licence.

We are recruiting for the following shift patterns:

1. Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm (5 days x 8 hours)
2. Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, 12pm to 10pm (4 days x 10 hours)

Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test

You will be responsible for

• Reach Truck Driving
• Picking and packing customer orders, using a handheld terminal to understand pick expectation
• Receiving, storing and stacking appropriately
• Working with the best integrity to fulfil all stock requirements and needs
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment with health, safety, legal requirements always top of mind
• We have LLOP's and FLT's in operation on our sites, and successful individuals will be given the opportunity to be trained on these in certain areas of the DC's.
• Our distribution centres typically have ambient, chilled and freezer sections, preferences will be discussed within the process in more detail.

You will need

• As a reach truck driver, being flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• You should be hardworking, able to work to set deadlines, and have a professional, positive, organised, and enthusiastic approach.
• While proven experience in a warehouse environment would be preferred, it is not essential, although a D2 licence is essential
• You should be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Remember, the key to success is being self-motivated.