Reach Truck Driver in Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham

Reach Truck Driver – Rotherham / Wath Area

Starting Pay: £14.00 per hour
Bonus: Up to £1,040 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week + overtime
Shifts: Rotating Days & Afters – 6:00am–2:30pm / 2:00pm–10:30pm
Location: Rotherham / Wath area

Recruitment Pro are currently recruiting an experienced Reach Truck Driver on behalf of a well-established client operating a busy warehouse and distribution facility in the Rotherham/Wath area.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a starting rate of £14.00 per hour, enhanced overtime rates, an attendance and attitude bonus and ongoing opportunities for training and development.

Our client is looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and keen to become a long-term member of the team.

Pay & Progression

You'll start on a rate of: £14.00 per hour

There are opportunities for further development and pay progression for colleagues who demonstrate excellent attendance, a positive attitude and the ability to learn and develop within the operation.

Working Hours

You'll work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across a rotating Days/Afters shift pattern:

Days: 6:00am–2:30pm
Afters: 2:00pm–10:30pm

Overtime opportunities are also available.

Overtime rates:

• Monday to Friday after 40 hours – 1.25x
• Weekends – 1.5x

The Role

As a Reach Truck Driver, you'll support the safe and efficient movement, picking and processing of stock throughout a busy warehouse operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating a Reach Truck safely and efficiently
• Picking and moving stock throughout the warehouse
• Replenishing stock locations
• Moving products between operational and dispatch areas
• Carrying out manual handling duties where required
• Completing relevant system transactions accurately
• Working to daily and hourly productivity targets/KPIs
• Reporting any issues or obstacles affecting productivity to your Supervisor or Shift Manager
• Following safe operating procedures
• Reporting Health & Safety concerns and near misses
• Supporting colleagues across the wider warehouse operation
• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Reach Truck licence – essential
• At least 1 year's experience within a warehouse or labour-intensive environment
• Previous experience operating a Reach Truck
• Good Health & Safety awareness
• Experience working to targets or KPIs
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent attendance and timekeeping
• A positive and proactive attitude
• A strong work ethic and determination to get the job done

Recruitment Pro Ltd is operating as an Employment Business. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Recruitment Pro Ltd. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us after 5 working days you have not been successful on this occasion and unless otherwise advised, Recruitment Pro will keep your details on file to contact you regarding any future suitable opportunities.