Reach Truck Operative – Night Shift – £16.49ph

Night Shift Reach Truck Driver – £16.49ph – Ashford

Position: Reach Truck Driver

Location: Ashford

Pay Rate: £16.49 per hour

Shift: 22:00–06:00 (10pm–6am)

Working Pattern: Night Shift

Contract: Full-Time – 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Environment: Temperature-Controlled Cold Store

We are currently recruiting experienced Reach Truck Drivers to join a busy and well-established logistics operation based in Ashford.

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled forklift operators looking for full-time night work within a fast-paced, temperature-controlled warehouse environment.

Working from 22:00 to 06:00, you will play an important role in the movement, storage and replenishment of stock, helping to ensure warehouse operations run smoothly and customer orders are fulfilled accurately and efficiently.

With competitive hourly pay and full specialist PPE provided, this is a great opportunity to secure a position within an established logistics operation.

• £16.49 per hour.
• Night shift: 22:00–06:00.
• Full-time working hours.
• 6-month fixed-term contract.
• Work within an established logistics operation.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a busy cold store warehouse.

As a Reach Truck Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating a Reach Truck within a temperature-controlled warehouse.
• Loading, unloading and moving palletised stock.
• Replenishing picking locations to maintain stock availability.
• Putting away incoming deliveries into designated storage areas.
• Picking customer orders accurately when required.
• Using warehouse management systems (WMS) and handheld scanners to record stock movements.
• Completing daily equipment checks and reporting any defects.
• Maintaining high standards of warehouse housekeeping.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Supporting wider warehouse operations when required.

Please be aware that this role involves working in a cold store warehouse, with temperatures ranging from approximately 0°C to -25°C.

• Temperature-controlled cold store environment.
• Working hours of 22:00–06:00.
• Specialist cold-weather clothing and PPE provided.
• Fast-paced working environment with productivity targets.
• Manual handling duties may be required.

Candidates must be comfortable working night shifts in cold temperatures.

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• A valid, accredited Reach Truck licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or equivalent).
• Previous experience operating a Reach Truck within a warehouse.
• A good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable and punctual approach to work.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Availability to work the 22:00–06:00 night shift.

Desirable experience:

• Previous experience working within a cold store or frozen food warehouse.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• A Counterbalance Forklift licence (advantageous but not essential).

If you're an experienced Reach Truck Driver looking for full-time night work with competitive pay, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Apply today to be considered for this position!