Counterbalance Forklift Driver

The Best Connection Group Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Permanent position after 12 weeks

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited is recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a busy warehouse and manufacturing operation in Slough. The role requires operating a counterbalance forklift, loading/unloading deliveries, and moving stock safely across the site.

Working a continental shift pattern, you will rotate between days and nights with a cycle of 3 days on, 3 days off, and 3 nights on, 3 days off. Weekly pay and a path to permanent employment after 12 weeks are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
• Previous Counterbalance Forklift experience.
• Willingness to work rotating days and nights.
• Flexibility to work overtime.
• Reliable and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance forklift to move stock and pallets.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Transport products between warehouse and production areas.
• Carry out stock movements and stock checks.
• Complete load inspections and ensure accurate stock handling.
• Use pallet trucks and other warehouse equipment.
• Support the wider warehouse team with general duties.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Forklift licence

Job description

We're currently recruiting for an experienced

Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse and manufacturing operation based on

Slough Trading Estate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long-term work, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a rotating continental shift pattern:

3 days on - 7:00am to 7:00pm

3 days off

3 nights on - 7:00pm to 7:00am

3 days off

• Then the cycle repeats.

This rota covers

Monday to Sunday, so flexibility is essential.

The Role

As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, you'll play a key role in keeping warehouse and production operations running efficiently. Duties will include:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift to move stock, pallets and materials safely around site.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Transporting products between warehouse and production areas.
• Carrying out stock movements and assisting with stock checks.
• Completing load inspections and ensuring accurate stock handling.
• Using pallet trucks and other warehouse equipment where required.
• Supporting the wider warehouse team with general duties.

Please note: This role involves

a significant amount of walking throughout the shift, so candidates must be comfortable working in a physically active environment.

Requirements

• A

valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).

• Previous Counterbalance Forklift experience.
• A good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures.
• Willingness to work rotating days and nights.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

£14.00 per hour

• Weekly pay.
• Opportunity to become a permanent employee after 12 weeks.
• Supportive team environment.

If you're an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for your next opportunity in Slough, we'd love to hear from you.