Full-Time Reach Truck Driver - Gap Year & Recent Graduates

As a Reach Truck Driver, you'll work in a modern warehouse where wall and floor tiles are prepared for delivery throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. 

No experience? No problem. You'll start with 3 paid trial shifts using an electric pallet truck (EPT) to learn the basics, get to know the team and see if the job is right for you. If it's a match, the company arranges and fully covers the costs of your mandatory reach truck certification course in English at an external location near Waalwijk, Amsterdam or Utrecht. 

Once certified, you'll operate a reach truck and become an important part of the warehouse team. Your tasks include: 

• Operating a reach truck to move, store and retrieve pallets of tiles from high warehouse racks (typically 8 metres), while remaining in the driver's seat. 

• Picking and preparing customer orders. 

• Replenishing stock and checking order accuracy. 

• Keeping the warehouse clean, safe and organised. 

You'll mainly operate a reach truck and use modern lifting equipment, but occasionally you'll need to lift and handle heavy tiles yourself. We're looking for reliable, hardworking people who enjoy physical work and being part of a team. 

Make the most of your gap year or orientation year. Work 32-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with daytime shifts from 06:00-15:00, 07:00-16:00 or 08:00-17:00. Your exact working days and hours will be agreed with the warehouse team. No evening or weekend shifts. 

Save money for your next adventure, gain hands-on experience and enjoy a steady income while planning your next step. With weekly pay, daytime shifts and no weekend work, you can make the most of your gap year or orientation year. We're looking for candidates who can commit to at least 6 months, preferably longer.  Taking a gap year or recently graduated? This job could be perfect for you! We particularly welcome applications from: 

• International graduates in their Dutch orientation year (zoekjaar) who want to work full-time while exploring their next career move. 

• International students taking a gap year who are legally permitted to work full-time in the Netherlands and available for at least 6 months. 

• Recent graduates who want to earn money and gain work experience before starting their next job or study programme. 

You don't need to speak Dutch or have previous warehouse experience. Good English, motivation and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

Our client is an established Dutch supplier of wall and floor tiles, with a modern distribution centre in Bemmel, serving customers throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. 
 
The warehouse is easy to reach from Arnhem or Nijmegen: just 20 minutes by car or 25-30 minutes by e-bike. Prefer public transport? Take the bus (25-30 minutes), followed by a 5-minute bike ride. Brave Ones can help arrange an (e-)bike through Swapfiets. 
 
You'll join a friendly, informal warehouse team of around 40 people, including approximately 5 international students. Experienced colleagues will help you get started and feel welcome.

• You live in Arnhem, Nijmegen or nearby and can start soon.

• You speak and read English well. Dutch is not required.

• You're available for 32-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during daytime shifts (06:00-15:00, 07:00-16:00 or 08:00-17:00). Your exact working days and hours will be agreed with the warehouse team.

• You can commit to at least 6 months, preferably longer.

• You're reliable, physically fit, hardworking and proactive. You're comfortable lifting heavy tiles when needed.

• You're willing to attend an external reach truck training course in English. Experience driving vehicles is a big plus, but not required. Full training is provided.

• You're legally allowed to work full-time in the Netherlands, or eligible to work with the required employer authorisation. Brave Ones can help check your eligibility during the application process.

Get paid weekly. Your gross hourly wage depends on your age:

21+ years: €16.30 gross per hour
20 years: €13.15 gross per hour
19 years: €13.15 gross per hour
18 years: €10.61 gross per hour

• Get your reach truck certificate for free. Start with 3 paid trial shifts, followed by an external certification course in English, with the training costs fully covered by the company if it's a match. 
• Work full-time during your gap year or orientation year. Enjoy 32-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during daytime shifts. No evenings or weekends. 
• Receive €0.23/km travel allowance for commutes of 10 km or more, up to 25 km each way, whether you travel by car, bike, e-bike or public transport. Swapfiets support available through Brave Ones. 
• Join a friendly international team of around 40 colleagues, including international students. Enjoy paid holidays, holiday allowance and the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the Netherlands.

Application process: 

1. Intake by phone with Brave Ones. 

2. Online interview with Brave Ones. 

3. On-site interview with the Warehouse Manager, followed by a warehouse tour. 

4. Three paid trial shifts using an electric pallet truck (EPT). 

5. Mutual go/no-go, followed by mandatory external reach truck training in English, with course costs covered by the company. 

6. Start working as a certified reach truck driver. 

 Ready to make the most of your gap year or orientation year? Apply today, earn good money and gain valuable experience in the Netherlands!