Reach Truck FLT Driver - Training & Assessment Location: Panattoni Park, Northampton, NN7
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Initial Pay Rate: £13.12 per hour
FLT Pay Rate: £13.65 per hour following successful assessment
Shift: Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 2:00pm
Initial Training: Approximately 1-2 weeks carrying out warehouse duties
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate starts available
Reach Truck FLT Drivers Required - Panattoni Park, NN7
Quest Employment are currently recruiting Reach Truck FLT Drivers to join a busy warehouse operation based at Panattoni Park, Northampton.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates with previous Reach Truck experience who hold either an in-house or externally accredited Reach Truck licence .
The successful candidate will initially work as a Warehouse Operative for approximately 1-2 weeks at £13.12 per hour before completing their Reach Truck training and assessment.
Following successful completion of the Reach Truck assessment, your hourly rate will increase to £13.65 per hour.
Important: This is not an FLT-only role. Candidates must be happy completing general warehouse duties, including heavy lifting, loading and unloading large household appliances (white goods), when required.
The Role As a Reach Truck FLT Driver, your duties may include:
Operating a Reach Truck safely following successful training and assessment
Moving pallets and products around the warehouse
Putting away and retrieving stock from warehouse racking
Replenishing picking locations
Loading and unloading deliveries
Moving and handling large household appliances
Completing manual handling and heavy lifting duties
Picking, packing and preparing orders
Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations
Re-palletising and organising stock
Completing pre-use FLT safety checks
Reporting equipment faults or safety concerns
Supporting general warehouse operations when not operating the FLT
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
Following all site health and safety procedures
What We're Looking For We are looking for candidates who:
Have previous Reach Truck operating experience
Hold a Reach Truck licence - in-house or externally accredited licences accepted
Have previous warehouse experience
Are happy to work as a Warehouse Operative for approximately 1-2 weeks before completing the FLT assessment
Are comfortable completing heavy lifting and manual handling duties
Are willing to work both on and off the Reach Truck
Are confident operating safely in a busy warehouse environment
Have good attention to detail and accuracy
Are reliable, punctual and hardworking
Can work independently and as part of a team
Can commit to the Monday to Friday morning shift
Training & Pay Progression Stage 1 - Initial Warehouse Work
Approximately 1-2 weeks
Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 2:00pm
£13.12 per hour
Completing general warehouse duties and familiarisation
Stage 2 - Reach Truck Assessment
Complete the required Reach Truck training and assessment
Demonstrate safe and competent FLT operation
Stage 3 - FLT Pay Increase
£13.65 per hour following successful assessment
Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 2:00pm
Continued Reach Truck operation alongside general warehouse duties when required
What's in it for you? £13.12 per hour initially
Increased rate of £13.65 per hour after successful FLT assessment
Monday to Friday working pattern
Consistent 6:00am - 2:00pm shift
Full-time hours
Reach Truck training and assessment
In-house and externally accredited licences accepted
Opportunity to develop further FLT and warehouse experience
Support from Quest Employment throughout the recruitment process
Apply Today If you have previous Reach Truck experience, hold a relevant licence and are comfortable completing heavy lifting and warehouse duties alongside FLT work, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
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