Reach / Bendi Truck Driver
The Best Connection
Job Description
Reach / Bendi Truck Driver (Warehouse Goods In Operative - Tamworth)
Location: Tamworth
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday | between 08:00 - 17:30 (40 hours per week with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break)
The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting for an experienced Reach / Bendi Truck Driver (Warehouse Goods In Operative - Tamworth) to join our well-established client based in Tamworth.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, family-run business offering a varied role with long‑term prospects and the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
The Role
This is a varied warehouse position combining FLT Reach/Bendi driving with general warehouse responsibilities. Approximately 30% of the role will involve operating the forklift truck, with the remainder focused on supporting goods in, stock control, and customer order fulfilment.
Working as part of a busy warehouse team, you'll play an important role in ensuring goods are received, stored, and dispatched accurately while maintaining excellent customer service levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating a Reach Truck or Bendi (Aisle Master) safely and efficiently
- Receiving, checking, and booking in incoming deliveries
- Carrying out goods-in inspections and organising stock within the warehouse
- Picking and packing customer orders accurately
- Preparing pallets and orders ready for dispatch
- Supporting fast-track and priority customer orders
- Maintaining accurate stock control and inventory records
- Identifying, resolving, and reporting stock or operational issues to the Warehouse Manager
- Ensuring products are packed securely to prevent damage during transit
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment
- Assisting with general warehouse duties as required
What We're Looking For
- Valid Reach Truck or Bendi (Aisle Master) forklift licence
- Minimum 5 year's warehouse experience.
- Previous experience in goods-in, stock control, picking, packing, and order preparation
- Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, trustworthy, and proactive approach
- Comfortable working within a friendly, family-run business
What's on Offer
- Salary of £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- Monday to Friday working hours
- No weekend working
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Varied role with a mix of FLT and warehouse duties
- Temporary to permanent opportunity
- Stable long‑term employment with a growing business
Benefits of Working with The Best Connection
- Weekly pay - every Friday
- Online payslips
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing temporary assignment
- 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays)