Reach Truck Driver/Warehouse Operative

Great opportunity to work as a Reach Truck Driver/Warehouse Operative for our client, which operates a busy distribution centre supplying stores and customers across the region. The site is responsible for the storage, handling and distribution of a wide range of white goods and furniture.

Staffline is recruiting Reach Truck Drivers/Warehouse Operatives in Darlington.

The rate of pay is:

• Day shift £14.39 per hour
• Night shift £16.53 per hour

Overtime is available and is paid at:

• Day shift £21.58 per hour
• Night shift £24.80 per hour

This is a full-time role working rotating shifts, 5 out of 7, and the hours of work are:

• 6am to 2pm
• 2pm to 10pm
• 10pm to 6am

Applicants must hold a valid reach truck license (MUST be able to provide certificate, expired certificates are accepted)

Your Time at Work

As a Reach Truck Driver/Warehouse Operative you will be responsible for:

• Operating a reach truck safely and efficiently to complete put-away activities
• Moving and storing stock in designated warehouse locations
• Using a handheld scanner
• Loading and unloading stock safely where required
• Wrapping and securing stillages ready for storage or movement
• Carrying out general warehouse duties to support the team where required
• Following all site health and safety, operational and housekeeping procedures

Our Perfect Worker

What we're looking for:

• Ability to remain on your feet and active for the majority of the shift
• Ability to safely operate a reach truck and repeatedly get on/ off the vehicle
• Manual handling of stock and warehouse equipment as required
• Ability to wrap and secure stillages, including reaching, stretching and bending
• Ability to push, pull and manoeuvre warehouse equipment safely
• Must be able to met the required visual standards for the role, with or without the use of prescription glasses or contact lenses
• Previous experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures
• Good teamwork and communication skills

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £14.39 - £24.80 p/h
• Temp to perm opportunity
• OnSite support from Staffline
• Canteen on site
• Free car parking on site
• PPE provided
• Full training provided
• Opportunities for overtime

Job Ref: 1DHLFV

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security. Important Information

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