Job details
We are currently recruiting for a Reach Forklift Operative on behalf of our client, a well-established food wholesale business based in Newton Abbot.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual who holds a valid, in-date Reach Forklift Truck licence and is comfortable working within a freezer environment.
Duties will include:
- Operating a Reach Forklift Truck to move stock safely and efficiently
- Picking, moving and replenishing stock within the warehouse
- Assisting with the loading of delivery vehicles
- General warehouse duties as required
- Working as part of a team to ensure customer orders are prepared accurately and on time
Please note this role will involve a mixture of forklift and non-forklift duties.
Requirements:
- Valid, in-date Reach Forklift Truck licence (essential)
- Previous warehouse and forklift experience preferred
- Comfortable working in a freezer environment
- Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic
- Ability to undertake both forklift and manual warehouse tasks
- Due to the site’s location and the 22:00 finish time, public transport is not available when the shift ends. Please still contact us if you do not have transport, as dependant on where you reside, this may not be an issue.
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday
- 14:00 – 22:00
Pay:
- £15.67 per hour (PAYE Advance)
- Alternative PAYE payment models available
If you are an experienced Reach Forklift Operative looking for a long-term opportunity with a reputable employer, we’d like to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply, click Apply Now or contact the Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) team on 01364 644149 for an informal discussion about the role.
No covering letter is required. Simply submit your CV and a member of the team will be in touch.
About Us
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is a specialist recruitment agency covering transport, logistics, construction, industrial and skilled trade roles across South Devon and North Devon.
As part of one of the UK’s largest recruitment networks, with more than 40 years of industry experience, we help connect skilled candidates with quality local employers.
Our latest Driver Hire Nationwide candidate survey found that 97% of candidates were proud to work with Driver Hire, 96% rated the service they received as Good or Excellent, and 91% would recommend working with Driver Hire. Based on responses from 1,109 candidates in December 2025.
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