FTL Driver

Job description

Reach Truck Driver

Immediate Start Available | Highbridge | Monday to Thursday Working Pattern
36-hour week | Minimum 4-week assignment initially
Valid Reach Truck licence required
Every Friday off

Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Reach Truck Driver to join a busy warehouse operation in Highbridge. This temporary assignment offers an immediate start and is expected to run for a minimum of four weeks initially.

This Reach Truck Driver position would suit an experienced FLT operator who is confident working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and is happy to support wider warehouse activities when required.

The Role As a Reach Truck Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating a reach truck safely within busy warehouse areas and narrow aisles
• Loading and unloading goods from lorries, trailers and containers
• Moving, stacking and storing palletised stock within high-level racking systems
• Carrying out daily pre-use and post-use equipment safety checks
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Supporting with order picking, packing and general warehouse duties when required

The successful Reach Truck Driver will play an important role in ensuring stock is handled accurately, safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse operation.

Skills and Experience To be considered for this Reach Truck Driver role, you will need:

• A valid, in-date Reach Truck licence or certification
• Previous experience operating reach trucks within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as a Reach Forklift Operator, FLT Driver, Forklift Truck Driver, Warehouse Operative with FLT duties or Logistics Operative.

Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £14.35 per hour
• Monday to Thursday
• 07:30am to 5:00pm
• 36-hour working week
• Every Friday off
• Immediate start available
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an established warehouse operation

If you have a valid Reach Truck licence and are available to start immediately, we would like to hear from you.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Highbridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£14.00 Per Hour

Published at

27-09-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English