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Reach Truck Operative

DACHSER Ltd
Posted 12 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1UB, England

Salary

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Logistics Operative Reach Truck position at DACHSER is a permanent role based in Northampton, requiring alternating shifts from 0530 to 1400 and 1400 to 2230, with one Saturday shift every four weeks.
  • Candidates should have experience in handling heavy and high-value goods, demonstrating strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
  • The role involves ensuring the safe storage and handling of customer goods, maintaining the reach truck, and adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • DACHSER offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a pension contribution, 27 days of holiday, and employee assistance programs.
  • Applicants are expected to have relevant experience in logistics operations, although the specific number of years required is not mentioned.
Role: Logistics Operative Reach Truck
Contract: Permanent
Hours: M/F 0530 1400//1400 2230 (Alternate shifts) 1 in 4 Saturdays (0530 1400)
Location: Northampton

Why work for DACHSER? Were a family-owned global logistics provider delivering over 83 million shipments a year, including everything from fashion, DIY, chemicals to medical equipment. Internationally, we are among the top 15 logistics providers in terms of sales revenue. We combine and integrate the world's most intelligent logistics network capabilities that keep the global economy running today and tomorrow. DACHSER is a diverse, innovative and energetic workplace where everyone's ideas are always welcomed and considered. We strive to keep the family sentiment running through the business which creates an exciting, ambitious and supportive work ethic. Whether you are looking at opportunities in operations, as part of our Regional Office or support teams, we offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits. Pension Contribution 27 Days Holiday Employee Assistance Programme Discount Platform Life Assurance Benefit Cycle To Work Scheme

Purpose Of The Role:

To follow the correct processes in an efficient and timely manner ensuring the operation within the team delivers outstanding service to customer-specific requirements. Accountability for inbound and outbound freight and safe storage of customer goods. Adherence to legislative, safety and organisational policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities:

Full accountability for customer goods when putting away or bringing down from locations
Direct responsibility for ensuring that the reach truck is kept in a pristine condition and any defects are reported straight away
H & S conscious
To be proactive if any problems arise whilst picking or putting away
Housekeeping as per rota
Ability to move and organise oversized and high value goods
Ensuring all consignments are placed in the correct locations
Any other tasks as required
Flexibility to work at either of the two sites when required.

Skills & Experience:

Experience putting away or retrieving heavy & high value goods
Strong team player
Good attention to detail
Ability to work at a fast pace
Ability to work on own initiative / unsupervised
Computer literate
Manual handling skills
Awareness of health and safety issues
Numeracy and literacy skill

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