Counterbalance FLT Rotating Shifts

The Best Connection; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Fully equipped kitchen facilities

Free tea and coffee

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking a Forklift counterbalance driver for an immediate start in Plympton. The role involves operating a counterbalance forklift, supporting dispatch, preparing customer orders, and loading/unloading containers. A valid forklift licence and warehouse experience are essential.

A 3-month assignment with flexible shifts and ongoing opportunities is offered. Benefits include weekly pay, online payslips, and optional permanent positions after a successful trial period.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence required.
• Experience in warehouse/dispatch/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience loading/unloading containers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently.
• Support daily dispatch activities and ensure orders are prepared and loaded accurately.
• Load and unload 20ft and 40ft shipping containers.
• Assist with stock movement, storage and inventory control.

Skills

Forklift licence

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Job description

Forklift counterbalance driver required to start immediately at our client based in Plympton. The duties of the role include operating a counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently, supporting daily dispatch activities, ensuring customer orders are prepared and loaded accurately, loading and unloading 20ft and 40ft shipping containers, carrying out bulk side loading operations in accordance with site procedures, assisting with stock movement, storage, and inventory control activities, conducting routine checks on consumables and report replenishment requirements, perform pre-use equipment inspections and report any defects or maintenance issues, maintaining excellent standards of housekeeping across warehouse, loading, and yard areas, following all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures. Our client is offering a 3 month assignment for this role with an immediate start

The ideal candidate must have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent).

Previous experience in a warehouse, dispatch, manufacturing, or industrial environment.

Experience loading and unloading containers is desirable.

Good awareness of health and safety practices.

Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Flexible approach to duties and working hours.

Pay Rates:

• £13.50 p/h (DAYS)
• £15.00 p/h (NIGHTS)

Shift Schedule could be any of the below:

• 06:00- 18:00 (DAY SHIFT)
• 18:00-06:00 (NIGHT SHIFT)
• 1 HOUR BREAK (UNPAID)

Benefits of working for this company:

• Free car parking
• Fully equipped kitchen facilities
• Free tea and coffee

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include:

• Weekly pay
• Online Payslips
• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Pension contribution
• Choice of long term, short term and odd days or weekends available
• Flexible shift pattern
• Possible permanent positions following successful trial period
• Ongoing assignments throughout 2026

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.