Warehouse/Reach Truck Operatives

The Best Connection Group Limited; Husborne Crawley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics company in the UK is looking for experienced Reach Truck Forklift drivers for their operations in Husborne Crawley. Candidates must hold a valid reach truck licence and have a background in warehouse operations. The role involves picking, packing, and loading goods while ensuring timely and accurate dispatch. Attractive pay rates of £14.70 per hour, with overtime available. Flexible shifts available, including weekends.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year pro rata

Optional pension scheme after 3 months

Online payslips and candidate portal

Qualifications

• Must have current, valid reach truck licence.
• Proven working experience as a warehouse operative.
• Attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing and loading of goods for dispatch.
• Ensuring accurate and timely loading of vehicles.
• Work collaboratively with the warehouse team.

Skills

Current valid reach truck licence

Strong communication skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to lift heavy objects up to 25kg

Proficiency in warehouse management systems

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting for experienced Reach truck forklift drivers for one of our clients in Bedford, A major distributor of groceries to multiple sites across the UK.

Our client is experiencing a significant growth period and is welcoming applications from candidates who are looking to join their team on a temp to perm basis. Candidates must have valid in-date Reach Truck Forklift or VNA licences and be flexible to work shifts based on 5 over 7 days including weekends. Great rates of pay and overtime available subject to availability.

Shift patterns include: AM Shift: 06:00 - 14:00hrs, PM Shift 14:00 - 22:00hrs, Nightshift 22:00 -06:00hrs working 5 over 7 days.

Pay rate: £14.70 per hour, flat rate paid for overtime - temp to perm role after successful trial period.

Job Responsibilities

• Picking, packing and loading of goods, ready for dispatch
• Ensuring the smooth dispatch & accurate and timely loading of vehicles
• Report any issues
• Follow quality service standards & comply with company procedures & policies
• Work collaboratively with the warehouse team, following health and safety protocol at all times

Job Requirements

• Must have current, valid reach truck licence
• Proven working experience as a warehouse operative
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems
• Work in the Ambient, Chilled and Frozen sections of the Warehouse throughout the shift
• Good organisational & time management skills
• Manual Handling/Ability to lift heavy objects up to 25kg
• Strong communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders
• IT literate
• Attention to detail

Benefits of working with The Best Connection

• Friendly professionally trained consultants
• 28 days holiday per year pro rata
• Optional pension scheme after 3 months
• Online payslips and candidate portal