Reach Truck & Counterbalance Driver

Company: Labour-tech Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Newmarket
Job Description:

Reach Truck Driver – 7 Days On / 7 Days Off

Newmarket, Suffolk£14.12 per hour including shift allowance6:00am – 6:00pm | 7 Days On, 7 Days OffTemp-to-Perm | Immediate Start

Work 7 days, then get 7 days off!

We’re recruiting experienced Reach Truck Drivers for an immediate start with a large, established distribution operation in Newmarket.

This is an ongoing position offering a genuine opportunity to secure a permanent role after successfully completing 12 weeks.

The shift pattern gives you a full week off every other week, making this a great opportunity for experienced FLT drivers looking for consistent work without the traditional Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Your Reach licence expired? Don’t let that stop you applying. If you have previous Reach Truck experience, refresher training can be provided.

The Role

You’ll be working within a busy cold-store warehouse and distribution environment, where you’ll be responsible for:

  • Operating a Reach Truck safely and efficiently
  • Putting pallets away into racking
  • Retrieving pallets from warehouse locations
  • Picking pallets ready for despatch
  • Moving stock throughout the warehouse
  • Supporting stock control and stock rotation
  • Completing general warehouse duties when required
  • Carrying out basic truck checks and reporting any faults
  • Maintaining high health & safety standards

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous Reach Truck driving experience
  • Current Reach Truck licence OR previous certification that requires refresher training
  • Previous warehouse or distribution experience
  • Comfortable working within a cold-store environment
  • Reliable and able to commit to the 7-on/7-off shift pattern
  • Good awareness of warehouse health & safety
  • Positive attitude and willingness to support the wider warehouse team

What’s On Offer?

  • £14.12 per hour including 60p shift allowance
  • 7 days on / 7 days off
  • 6:00am – 6:00pm shifts
  • Immediate starts available
  • Ongoing, full-time work
  • Permanent opportunity after 12 successful weeks
  • Reach Truck refresher training available
  • Full cold-weather PPE provided including coats and gloves
  • On-site canteen
  • Free secure on-site parking
  • Ongoing training and support

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Reach Truck Driver looking for consistent work, excellent time off and the opportunity to secure a permanent position, we want to hear from you.

Apply today for an immediate start in Newmarket.

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Posted: October 12th, 2026