Reach Truck Driver
- Job ID
- 60619
- Location
- Shakespeare Way, Whitchurch Business Park, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 1LJ, United Kingdom
- Job Category
- Warehouse Operations
- Locations
- Whitchurch
- Job Schedule
- Full Time
- Job Shift
- Shift Start Hours
- 07:00 AM
- Shift End Hours
- 07:00 PM
- Workdays
- 4 on 4 off
- Work Place
- On-site
- Travel Required
- N
- Travel Frequency
- Other Hiring Locations
Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.
For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.
Here at Americold, we are recruiting for a Reach Truck Driver based at our Whitchurch site.
This role is focused on reach truck operation and general warehouse duties within a temperature‑controlled environment. You will support pallet movements, loading and unloading activities, and manual case picking as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Loading and unloading trucks as required
- Transferring pallets from loading bays to designated storage areas
- Operating Reach Trucks safely and efficiently
- Picking cases manually as required
- Receiving and dispatching pallets via Warehouse Management System (WMS) using handheld scanners
- Following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Carrying out general warehouse duties, including manual handling and product handling
- Maintaining high standards of health & safety at all times
Working hours
Days – 4 on / 4 off (7am – 7pm)
Rate of Pay
£13-14 per hour, Overtime £19-21 per hour. £30 per week shift premium.
Required criteria
- Previous experience within a warehouse or manufacturing environment
- Reach Truck licence or experience
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Flexible approach and willingness to adapt
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Experience using WMS and handheld scanners
What We Offer
At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.
U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).