Reach Truck Operator Coventry

Location: Coventry

We have an exciting opportunity for a Reach Truck Operator to join our Warehouse team based in Coventry.

Founded in 2001 with a unique philosophy of employee ownership, our company has grown from a greenfield start-up to become one of the leading businesses in our sector. We are proud to have received several industry awards, including:

• Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands
• Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK
• Packaging Company of the Year (2023)

Our success is driven by continuous investment in our people, technology, and innovation - with a turnover approaching £200m.

The role of Reach Truck Operator:

Duties will specifically cover the following areas:

• Picking sales orders accurately ensuring hourly picking targets are met
• Carry out replenishment and put-away of goods as part of daily tasks
• Use of barcode scanning handheld devices to record pickings and bin movements
• Assisting with additional dispatch, goods in and loading tasks
• Notifying supervisor or management of any errors or stock discrepancies
• Housekeeping duties as per rota

The shift pattern for this role is 10:00pm-06:00am Sunday-Thursday (non-rotating)

Key Skills and Operational Requirements:

The successful candidate will be the following:

• Experienced reach truck operator
• Physically fit
• Self-disciplined
• Numerate and literate
• Good communication skills
• Have a great eye for detail

What you will get:

• Competitive salary
• Holidays 22 days per year rising by 1 each year to 25, including an option to buy or sell a maximum of 3 days, plus statutory holidays.
• Sunday-Thursday - 10:00pm-6:00am (non rotating) 
• After 6 months:
  • Life insurance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Optional private healthcare scheme
• The option to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months employment

Covering letters and CV’s should be emailed to: Joseph Turner, Recruitment Manager.  jturner@kitepackaging.co.uk