Reach Truck Driver

Reach Truck Driver / Warehouse Operative Location: MK41, Bedford, Bedfordshire Pay Rate: £14.60 - £18.73 per hour + Overtime Shifts Available: Late Shift (2:00pm – 10:00pm) / NIght Shift (10pm-6am) Rota: Any 5 days out of 7 (including weekends) Contract: Temporary to Permanent Our client is currently experiencing a period of significant growth and is looking for experienced Reach Truck Drivers / Warehouse Operatives to join their expanding warehouse team in Bedford. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for a long-term role with the potential to secure a permanent position. Key Responsibilities: * Operating a Reach Truck safely and efficiently within the warehouse. * Picking, packing, and preparing goods for dispatch. * Loading vehicles accurately and ensuring orders are dispatched on time. * Moving stock around the warehouse safely. * Using warehouse management systems to update stock and order information. * Reporting any issues, damages, or discrepancies. * Following company procedures, quality standards, and health & safety policies. * Working as part of a team to achieve warehouse targets. Candidate Requirements: * Must hold a valid and in-date Reach Truck Forklift Licence. * Previous experience working as a Warehouse Operative. * Experience operating Reach Trucks in a warehouse environment. * Ability to carry out manual handling duties, including lifting items up to 25kg. * Good organisational and time management skills. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Good communication skills with colleagues and supervisors. * Basic IT skills and experience using warehouse systems. * Flexible and reliable approach to working shifts, including weekends. Benefits: * Overtime opportunities available (subject to availability). * Temporary-to-permanent opportunity. * Long-term career opportunity with a growing company