FLT Counterbalance Driver – Stable Long-Term Career & Perks

The Best Connection Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free gym & shower facilities

Full training + career progression

Overtime rate

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is hiring a Counterbalance FLT operator in Wakefield to support production lines and materials handling. You will load materials onto conveyors, move goods with a Counterbalance FLT, and help organise the site while following health and safety procedures.

Join a forward‑thinking recycling environment that values training and real career progression. Expect friendly teamwork, on‑site parking, and a stable long‑term role with development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

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

FLT licence

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Willingness to learn

Tools

Counterbalance FLT

Job description

The Best Connection Group is hiring a Counterbalance FLT operator in Wakefield to support production lines and materials handling. You will load materials onto conveyors, move goods with a Counterbalance FLT, and help organise the site while following health and safety procedures.

Join a forward‑thinking recycling environment that values training and real career progression. Expect friendly teamwork, on‑site parking, and a stable long‑term role with development opportunities.