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 , we would love to hear from you.

We are currently looking for Reach Truck Drivers.

In a nutshell, you will be busy …….

Ensuring the timely unloading and movement of stock in the yard. Supporting with equipment counts and adhering to the general H&S compliance and hygiene of the yard. And to work in collaboration and cross functionally across all Operations through the Supply Chain and departments.

On a daily basis you will be :

- Ensuring Health and safety is followed and adhered to.
- Working as a team with the other operative on shift, supporting the section leader to maintain a clean and tidy warehouse.
- Unloading and loading pallets, ensure the warehouse is clean and tidy.
- Undertake Company Induction & associated training (Food Safety Level 2, Health & Safety
- Ensuring equipment is returned to suppliers on time and in full, with accurate records being maintained.
- Conduct regular daily stock counts within the warehouse to maintain stock accuracy.
- Support the team with additional shifts as and when required.


What you can already do;

• Ideally hold a Reach Truck licence but if you have a current FLT Counter Balance, for the right candidate we will train you up
• Have a motivated can do attitude
• Have a conscientious approach to your work
• Have a respectful and courteous team player approach

So why MM Flowers ?

• We offer you an environment where we encourage you to think outside the box and challenge the status quo
• Teamwork is fundamental and you will be welcomed with open arms
• We celebrate successes and support career development opportunities

What will your current colleagues say about you?

• A real professional, who is a true supportive team player.
• Always ready to role their sleeves up and get involved
• Motivated to deliver excellence

For this role you will need to be able to

• You must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Be a team player able to focus on departmental goals whilst respecting the needs of others
• Travel to Alconbury Weald

So whats the package? When you work at MM Flowers you get more than just a salary;

• Weekly pay
• Overtime available
• Full training provided
• Onsite Parking - free parking is available onsite
• Career Progression - we actively encourage employees from within the business to consider roles which become available and whether that be within their field or want to consider a cross functional move.
• Wonderful working environment- we are all working in a modern contemporary purpose built State of the Art facility.
• We are committed to an open ethical and fair working environment and have a Whistleblowing Policy in place to ensure complaints and concerns are handled appropriately.
• We work with an Occupational Health provider to support employees both mentally and physically.
• We run corporate engagement initiatives throughout the year.
• We gather employee feedback annually to see how we can improve the employee experience.
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So …… 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 to careers@mm-flowers.com.

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.