Warehouse Operative - Reach Truck Driver

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking experienced Warehouse Operatives - Reach Truck Drivers in Watford. Candidates must have a valid reach truck license and thrive in fast-paced environments. This position offers competitive pay, additional benefits, and opportunities for internal training and development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Additional pay for weekends and holidays

Retail discounts across the UK

Free on-site car parking

Employee assistance program

Internal training programs

Qualifications

• Must hold a D2 reach truck license at RTITB or ITSAR standard.
• Experience with racking up to 10.2m is essential.
• Preferable experience in freezer conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach truck in a multi-temperature warehouse environment.
• Assist with picking and loading using a reach truck.
• Maintain safety standards for reach trucks.

Skills

Reach Truck Operation

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

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Warehouse Operative - Reach Truck Driver, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

Food Service Logistics

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Warehouse and Reach Truck Operative

Shift Pattern: Any 5 out of 7 days (subject to business requirements)

Hours: 09:30 – 18:00

Pay: £13.35 per hour, plus £15.38 per week skills payment

Overview:

Food Service Logistics is seeking experienced Warehouse Operatives - Reach Truck Driver with a valid Reach Truck license to join our busy, modern warehouse. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-performance environment. Please only apply for this position if you hold a valid D2 reach truck license at RTITB or ITSAR standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate in a multi-temperature warehouse environment (chill, ambient, and frozen).
• Primarily operate a reach truck, with cross-training for other warehouse tasks.
• Ensure reach trucks are used and maintained according to Health and Safety guidelines.
• Assist with picking and loading.
• Allocate and replenish pallets onto racks using a reach truck.

Criteria:

• Must hold a D2 reach truck license at RTITB or ITSAR standard. An internal assessment for both reach truck and PPT is required.
• Experience with racking up to 10.2m is essential.
• Familiarity with ambient racking systems that include sprinklers is preferred.
• Experience operating an FLT in freezer conditions (-25 degrees) is preferred. Frozen PPE will be provided, and time spent working in freezer will be limited.
• Competitive pension scheme that increases with service.
• Life Assurance Policy covering up to 4x basic salary.
• Additional £3 per hour for weekend and bank holiday shifts.
• Retail discounts across the UK, up to 20%.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Employee assistance program.
• Internal training programs and development opportunities.