FLT Counterbalance Driver

The Best Connection; Castleford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free gym & shower facilities

Full training + real career progres­s­

Job summary

The Best Connection in the United Kingdom is hiring for an FLT Counterbalance Driver / General Operative in Allerton Bywater. This full-time, temp-to-perm role offers a structured shift pattern and clear career progression in a forward-thinking recycling environment.

You will load materials, move goods on conveyors, operate a Counterbalance FLT (about 30% of your time), and contribute to a clean, safe production floor with ongoing training and support.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence required.
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Seeking stable, long-term employment.

Responsibilities

• Keep production lines moving efficiently.
• Load materials onto conveyors.
• Operate a Counterbalance FLT (approx. 30% of role).
• Sort, stack and organise materials.
• Support machinery and site operations.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Complete basic paperwork.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Long-term stability

Job description

FLT Counterbalance Driver / General Operative - Start Your Next Big Opportunity!

Allerton Bywater (WF10)

£13.72 per hour + OT after 40 hours

Full-time | Temp to Perm

Ready to power up your career?

Join a forward-thinking recycling company where your hard work is valued, your skills grow, and your future matters. This is more than just a job-it's a long-term opportunity in a clean, modern, and supportive environment.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay: £13.72 per hour
• Overtime rate
• Monday-Friday shifts (no weekends!)
• Rotating shifts:
  • 6am-2pm
  • 2pm-10pm
  • 10pm-6am
• Free onsite parking
• Free gym & shower facilities
• Full training + real career progression

What you'll be doing

• Keeping production lines moving efficiently
• Loading materials onto conveyors
• Operating a Counterbalance FLT (approx. 30% of your role)
• Sorting, stacking, and organising materials
• Supporting machinery and site operations
• Following health & safety procedures
• Completing basic paperwork

What we're looking for

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Looking for stable, long-term work

Be part of something bigger. Help drive a greener future while building a career you can be proud of.