Reach Truck Driver

DFDS; Rathcoole; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

HSF Assist

Health Plan with HSF

MyGym

Free Ferry Travel

Job summary

DFDS is seeking an experienced Reach Truck Driver in Rathcoole to support warehouse operations with a focus on safety and accuracy. The role runs Monday to Friday, 14:00–22:00, involving loading/unloading, moving stock, high-level storage, and order retrieval.

The ideal candidate has proven reach truck experience in a warehouse setting, can work at height, and demonstrates strong teamwork, communication, and safe manual handling practices.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a Reach Truck in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Confident working at height within racking systems.
• Safety-conscious, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and understanding of safe manual handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload pallets from racking locations.
• Move stock to designated storage and picking areas.
• Place goods into high-level storage locations accurately.
• Retrieve pallets for customer orders and operational requirements.
• Check pallets and loads for damage, defects, or instability.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.

Skills

Reach truck experience

Warehouse operations

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and take pride in operating equipment safely and efficiently? Are you an experienced Reach Truck Driver with a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and teamwork? If so, you could be the newest addition to our team as a Reach Truck Driver in Rathcoole.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About The Role

Working Monday to Friday on the 14:00-22:00 shift, you\'ll play a key role in supporting warehouse operations by ensuring stock is moved, stored, and retrieved safely and accurately. You\'ll be responsible for operating reach truck equipment while maintaining high standards of safety and stock control.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Operating a reach truck safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse
• Loading and unloading pallets from racking locations
• Moving stock to designated storage and picking areas
• Placing goods into high-level storage locations accurately
• Retrieving pallets for customer orders and operational requirements
• Checking pallets and loads for damage, defects, or instability
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working environment

About You

You\'ll have experience operating a Reach Truck in a warehouse or logistics environment and be confident working at height within racking systems. Strong hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and awareness of your surroundings are essential.

You\'ll thrive in this role if you\'re safety-conscious, reliable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills and an understanding of safe manual handling practices are important, as you\'ll be working closely with colleagues to ensure warehouse operations run smoothly and efficiently.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us. Now, let\'s talk about what we can offer you.

Benefits

When you join us, you become part of a fantastic business that genuinely invests in the growth and development of its people. Alongside a supportive culture, you\'ll have access to a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Pension Scheme – After successfully completing your probation, you\'ll have the opportunity to join our Company Pension Scheme. Plus, members of the scheme may also be eligible for life assurance (subject to criteria).
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – Flexibility to buy additional holiday days to suit your lifestyle.
• Bike to Work Scheme – Save money and stay active with our cycle-to-work initiative.
• HSF Assist – Our employee assistance programme offers a variety of support services, including a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling and Emotional Wellbeing Support, and a Legal Helpline.
• Health Plan with HSF – Enjoy benefits like cashback on dental treatments, glasses, and more.
• MyGym – Access great discounts at hundreds of gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, outdoor bootcamps, and studios offering yoga, Pilates, CrossFit, and more.
• Free Ferry Travel – Enjoy unlimited free ferry travel for up to four guests between Dover and Calais or Newcastle and Amsterdam.

While you\'re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

We look forward to hearing from you.

This recruitment process is managed by the DFDS Talent Acquisition team. We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity.