Date posted: 16 April 2026
Pay: £15.05 per hour
Job Description:
Exciting Role for Skilled FLT Reach Drivers – Temp to Perm
Are you an experienced FLT Reach Driver seeking a rewarding role with excellent pay and the potential for permanent employment? This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.05, with a rotating shift pattern to suit your lifestyle: 06:00 - 14:00, 22:00 - 06:00, and 14:00 - 22:00, Monday to Friday (You must be available on a rotating shift basis)
Role Overview
The primary focus of this role is to ensure the seamless operation of production by minimising machinery downtime and maintaining the highest standards. Responsibilities include feeding and removing production stock, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, and ensuring that production runs smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Verify production plans against the system to ensure accurate stock placement.
- Ensure all machinery has the correct products available at all times.
- Communicate with team leaders to highlight potential issues or downtime.
- Remove finished goods to the warehouse and load stand trailers as needed.
- Ensure bins are not overflowing and that empty bins are available in both production and warehouse areas.
- Remove excess and non-UK size pallets.
- Support the completion of put-away tasks.
- Assist with de-boarding OPP pallets, wrapping, and strapping finished goods for dispatch.
- Strap any raw materials or work in progress returned from production.
Health and Safety
- Report and complete near-miss reports.
- Correct use of PPE.
- Complete pre-start checks.
- Comply with all health and safety regulations.
- Follow warehouse safety rules and ensure fire exits and walkways are clear.
- Ensure all stock on pallets is chocked, strapped, and/or banded.
- Maintain the confidentiality of log-in details and report all FLT incidents.
Skills and Experience Required
- Valid FLT Reach Licence.
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Commitment to health and safety protocols.
This role offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your skills and experience will be highly valued. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the perfect fit.
Aqumen Recruitment is operating as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Benefits:
Free parking
Licence/Certification:
Counterbalance License (preferred)
Reach Truck Licence – any recognised UK provider (required)
Work Location: In person