Reach Truck Driver

Posted 05 Nov 2026

Jark Plc

Leicester (Logistics or Transportation)


Job Type:contractDuration:3 months
Category:Logistics or TransportationRecruiter Reference:RTD67
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Reach Truck Driver

PM SHIFT

Location: LE67
Pay Rate: £14.80 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate

Hours : Monday to Thursday: 2pm – 10pm
Friday: 12:30pm – 7:00pm

The Role

DC Personnel are currently recruiting for a Reach Truck Driver to join our client's busy warehouse and production team
This is a varied, hands-on role where the main responsibility will be operating a Reach Truck to support the movement, storage and organization of stock, products and incoming deliveries.

Alongside the forklift duties, the successful candidate will also support the chemical production operation, including the preparation and blending of chemical products, stock control and general production duties.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Reach Truck Driver who is also happy to get involved in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operating a Reach Truck safely and efficiently to move, load and store stock, chemicals and finished products.
Loading and unloading incoming deliveries.
Moving chemical stock and finished blends between warehouse and production areas.
Ensuring chemicals and finished products are stored safely and correctly labelled.
Carrying out stock checks and maintaining accurate stock rotation.
Supporting the preparation and blending of chemical formulations in line with production specifications.
Ensuring the correct chemical mixes are available to production when required.
Completing daily forklift and equipment checks and reporting any defects.
Following safe chemical handling procedures and responding appropriately to spills.
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, quality and health & safety.
Providing general support across warehouse and production areas as required.

Essential Requirements
A valid Reach Truck License.
Previous experience operating a Reach Truck in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Previous experience in a production, chemical or warehouse environment.
Good understanding of workplace health & safety procedures.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to follow written instructions and production specifications.
Good organizational skills and the ability to manage stock accurately.
Reliable, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Happy to undertake both forklift driving and hands-on production duties.


What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Reach Truck Driver who takes pride in working safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have good forklift experience, strong organizational skills and a flexible approach to work. You must be happy to split your time between warehouse duties, operating the Reach Truck and supporting the chemical production process.

If you hold a valid Reach Truck License and have previous warehouse or production experience, apply today with your CV.

Licence/Certification: A Reach Truck Licence, a recognised UK provider (required

DC Personnel are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

How to Apply

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