Reach Truck Driver

The British flower market is worth £1.2bn and MM Flowers supplies fresh cut flowers and bouquets to the U.K.’s and Europe’s leading flower retailers. We grow and source the highest quality and most beautiful blooms across the world, delivering colour, passion and inspiration through breath-taking blooms.

Established in 2007, MM Flowers has grown exponentially every year and is based in a purpose built, state-of-the-art facility in Alconbury, Huntingdon. MM Flowers employs over 500 people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers.

To continue our tremendous growth, we need the brilliant people to help us achieve our goals. We aim to deliver excellence at every point in the supply chain from distribution to processing, technical standards through to marketing, with consideration for our people and the planet at the heart of everything we do.

If this sounds like a company that you would like to be a part of, and you have the talent, energy and drive to be a part of shaping our journey, we would love to hear from you.

We are currently looking for Reach Truck Drivers (days & nights) for our Intake, Picking & Packaging department.

Purpose of the role:

The Reach Truck Operative is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of reach trucks to handle incoming stock, ensuring pallets are stored, retrieved, and moved in line with company procedures. The role involves accurate picking, storing, and loading of products, maintaining health and safety standards, and supporting the intake and despatch operations. The operative will contribute to reducing stock shortages and ensuring timely order fulfilment by assisting with forward planning, accurate stock handling, and effective communication with other team members.

Core responsibilities:

• Operate reach trucks to safely put away pallets in the correct storage locations and retrieve pallets as required for despatch.
• Use handheld scanners to accurately pick and store stock in the correct locations, maintaining stock accuracy.
• Operate MHE to load trailers in a safe and timely manner, ensuring goods are securely placed for transportation.
• Ensure that all stock is handled and moved according to company procedures and client specifications.
• Report any malfunctions or issues with MHE to the Intake Section Manager promptly to ensure timely repairs and avoid downtime.
• Communicate effectively with team members and the Section Leader to ensure smooth operations across intake and despatch functions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues on shift to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and within required timeframes.
• Support other areas, such as intake and despatch, by assisting with load preparation, stock handling, and resolving operational issues as needed.
• Actively contribute to the team’s goal of reducing shortages to customers by maintaining accurate stock levels and ensuring orders are completed on time.
• Ensure all health and safety policies are adhered to, including the safe operation of MHE and correct use of manual handling techniques.
• Perform pre-use checks on reach trucks to ensure equipment is in good working condition before use.
• Follow food safety and hygiene guidelines, particularly when working in controlled temperature areas.
• Contribute to forward planning by preparing loads in line with the collection plan, ensuring efficiency and minimal delay.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate these suggestions to the Section Leader to enhance operational effectiveness.

Role overview:

Shift pattern: Work only 7 days in 14 with our 4 on, 3 off, 3 on, 4 off shift pattern, Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday

Hours: 6am to 7pm days; 6pm to 6am night shift

About you:

• Proven experience operating a reach truck or similar MHE within a warehouse environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations, including safe operation of MHE and manual handling techniques.
• Exerience using handheld scanners and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to track and manage stock.
• Ability to work in controlled temperature areas and understand food safety compliance.
• Forklift/Reach Truck certification (RTITB or equivalent).
• Previous experience in intake or despatch operations within a warehouse or logistics environment
• Understanding of stock management and the importance of accurate order fulfilment.

What you will get working with us:

• 21 days holiday per year, increasing to 23 days holiday with 3 years' service
• Only work 50% of the year without using any annual leave with our shift pattern!
• Salary sacrifice pension matched up to 4%
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance up to 3x salary match
• Career Progression
• State of the art working environment
• Engagement activities
• Reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program offering you financial, emotional and physical support by Grocery Aid Free
• Onsite parking
• Recommend a Friend Scheme – £250 is payable to you when you recommend a friend who is successful through the application process and successfully completes their probationary period

What are you waiting for, we would love to hear from you.

If this position doesn’t match your experience but you love the sound of MM Flowers we welcome speculative applicants, please forward your cv and a covering letter about the type of role or function you are interested in being considered for.

MM Flowers are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we understand the benefits of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job role advertised are encouraged to apply.

We believe we can only achieve our potential if we employ a diverse population of people, ideas, and perspectives. We are committed to grow our workplace culture, encouraging team members to feel unique valued and engaged, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

All recruitment activities go through our internal Talent Acquisition Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to MM Flowers employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21-£18.81 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Reach Truck licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person