FLT Driver (Reach Truck) - Full Time

Farmfoods Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run retail company in the UK is seeking FLT - Reach Truck Drivers for its distribution center. You will be responsible for accurately replenishing stock, maintaining records, and adhering to health and safety standards. This permanent full-time position includes a competitive hourly pay rate, with additional benefits such as 30 days annual leave, free life assurance, and staff discounts. Ideal applicants should have Reach Truck experience and a positive work ethic, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Free canteen facilities

15% staff discount

Full training provided

Uniform and PPE provided

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Must have previous Reach Truck (FLT) experience and a valid in-date Reach Truck licence.
• Expected to achieve productivity targets and be physically fit.
• Experience in a warehouse environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Replenish stock accurately and quickly within the warehouse.
• Keep accurate records.
• Follow health and safety requirements of the site.

Skills

FLT Reach Truck experience

Physically fit

Positive work approach

Education

Valid Reach Truck licence

Job description

We are looking to recruit FLT - Reach Truck Driverswho will be responsible for replenishing stock using an Reach Truck'sat our distribution centre in Appleton, Warrington.

We offer a permanent full time position working 5 days from 7 each week, including at least one weekend day.

Shift pattern include:

• Day shift 06:00 - 14:00)
• Night shift (22:00 - 06:00)

Pay, working hours & benefits:

We offer an hourly pay rate of £14.28 per hour forNight shifts and £13.17 for day shifts..

You will be guaranteed a minimum of 37.5 hours work per week for full time positions and if you’re looking to earn a bit more then overtime is regularly available.

In addition to your pay you will also benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave.
• Regular breaks during your shift (plus additional warming breaks when picking in the cold store).
• Full training provided.
• Free canteen facilities.
• 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials.
• A smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost to you.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.

As one of our Reach Truck / FLT drivers you will:

• Accurately and quickly replenish stock within the warehouse.
• Keep accurate records.
• Work within the health and safety requirements of the site.

You will need:

• To have previous Reach Truck (FLT) experience and a valid in-date Reach Truck licence.
• To be physically fit as this is a demanding role and you will be expected to achieve productivity targets.
• A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.
• Although it is not essential, if you have experience of working in a warehouse environment or experience working with manual handling equipment then let us know about it in your application.

We welcome applications from Army, Navy and Royal Air Force service leavers and veterans into our distribution operations and work in partnership with Hire a Hero to support service leavers with their transition into civilian life.

A bit about us:

Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.

We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.

Our warehouse operatives are the backbone of our distribution operation and are essential to ensuring our shops have everything they need to deliver a great service to our customers.