Reach Truck Operator Coventry

Location: Coventry

Kite Packaging have a brilliant opportunity for a Reach Truck Operator to join their Warehouse team at their Coventry, Puma Park site. Kite Packaging was founded in 2001 with a unique vision and a philosophy of employee-ownership. We were a true greenfield start up and have grown quickly to be the 2nd largest packaging distributor in the UK. In the past year Kite has been awarded ‘Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands’ and ‘The Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK’.

Our growth has consistently been the best in our sector, and we are continually investing in our business and our greatest asset is our ‘people’. Turnover in 2023 was £168m and our growth continues to accelerate.

The role of Reach Truck Operator:

Duties will specifically cover the following areas:

• Picking sales orders accurately ensuring hourly picking targets are met
• Use of barcode scanning handheld devices to record pickings and bin movements
• Driving low level order picker to transport picked goods to dispatch area
• Assisting with additional dispatch, goods in and loading tasks
• Notifying supervisor or management of any errors or stock discrepancies
• Housekeeping duties as per rota

Key Skills and Operational Requirements:

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Experienced reach truck operator
• Physically fit
• Self-disciplined
• Numerate and literate
• Good communication skills
• Have a great eye for detail

What you'll get:

• Excellent competitive salary
• Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm-06:00am (non rotating)
• 20 Days holidays, in addition to bank holidays
• After 6 months a range of benefits: life insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme and an optional healthcare scheme
• The option to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months employment

To apply, please send your CV with an introductory letter to Joseph Turner, Recruitment Manager: jturner@kitepackaging.co.uk