ESS6987N - Reach Truck and Warehouse Operative

Posting date:	01 April 2026
Salary:	£13 to £14 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 May 2026
Location:	Stroud, Gloucestershire
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	ESS Employment Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	ESS6987N

Summary

LOCATION: NR STROUD (own transport is required)
HOURS: 8.00am –16.00pm (flexibility is required on start and finish times)
START DATE: ASAP
PAY: £13 – 14.00ph (dependant on experience)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: 6 Month contract
Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468
E: lauren.robbins@ess-emp.co.uk
www.ess-emp.co.uk
Job: Reach Truck and Warehouse Operative
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Reach Truck Driver & Warehouse Operative to join our client’s team. The role involves operating a reach truck to move, locate, and stack goods, as well as supporting general warehouse duties to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities
• Operate a reach truck safely and efficiently
• Load, unload, move, and store goods within the warehouse
• Pick and pack orders accurately
• Assist with stock control and inventory checks
• Keep the warehouse clean, organised, and safe
• Follow all health and safety procedures
• Support goods-in and goods-out processes
• Work as part of a team to meet daily targets

Requirements
• Valid Reach Truck licence (essential)
• Previous warehouse experience
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and able to lift/move goods
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills


Rewards whilst working Via ESS Employment Ltd – Our rewards App offers the below
• A secure and encrypted central portal to access your payslips, pension information and pay documents/alerts.
• Access to one of the UK’s leading Online Training Platforms for self-development 2 free online courses per worker including a choice of training including Health & Safety courses, HR compliance training, business compliance, management courses, care certificates and soft skills training
• Personal doctor service – with 24/7 “click to call” access to a NHS GP
• Personal mental health counselling and crisis support helpline
• Carer support – a vital resource of telephone advice and online guidance for working carers
• A library of health and well-being advice, guides and resources
• Access to the largest employee discount scheme in the world, easy to use transparent savings on
• everyday spending, instore and online
• Attractive mobile phone savings
• National gym discounts

For further information on the role, or a general chat about other opportunities, please call Lauren Robbins on 01453 832468. Alternatively, please email your CV to lauren.robbins@ess-emp.co.uk

ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.

ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD employees benefit from our complete “Employee Discount Outlet Pack” that allows you to save on shopping, travelling, and dining with family and friends. The pack offers discount benefits to you anytime, everywhere and on any online device. Discounts available at Amazon, Apple, Vue Cinemas, M&S, Boots, Cineworld, Tesco and Sainsbury are just a small selection of your choices. See our website for more information www.ess-emp.co.uk

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