FLT Counterbalance Operator - 4 On / 4 Off (Days & Nights)

The Best Connection Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is seeking a FLT Counterbalance Operator for a continental 4 on / 4 off schedule (days and nights) in Shrewsbury. This temporary, ongoing role pays £13.54 per hour, with a pay rise planned for February 2026, and combines forklift duties with general warehousing tasks.

Candidates must hold a valid counterbalance licence, have at least 2 years' forklift experience in a fast-paced warehouse, and be able to work 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid, in-date forklift counterbalance licence.
• Minimum of 2 years' recent experience operating FLT in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to work 12-hour day and night shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) on a continental 4 on / 4 off pattern.
• Comfortable using SAP to log and track stock movements.
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift counterbalance within the warehouse environment.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles and storage areas.
• Move stock to designated locations following warehouse procedures.
• Ensure all forklift operations comply with health and safety standards.
• Pick, pack, and stage products accurately according to orders.
• Assist with stock rotation and inventory management.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Tools

SAP

Job description

FLT Counterbalance Operator - Continental 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)

Pay Rate: £13.54 per hour (with pay increase in February 2026)

Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing

Overview:

This role involves approximately 50% forklift counterbalance operation and 50% general warehousing duties. Candidates must be comfortable switching efficiently between both types of tasks.

Key Requirements:

• Valid, in-date forklift counterbalance licence
• Minimum of 2 year's recent experience operating Flt in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Ability to work 12-hour day and night shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) on a continental 4 on / 4 off pattern
• Comfortable using computer systems, specifically SAP
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks as required

Key Responsibilities:

Forklift Operation (50%):

• Safely operate a forklift counterbalance within the warehouse environment
• Load and unload goods from vehicles and storage areas
• Move stock to designated locations following warehouse procedures
• Ensure all forklift operations comply with health and safety standards

Warehousing Duties (50%):

• Pick, pack, and stage products accurately according to orders
• Assist with stock rotation and inventory management
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Use computer systems (e.g., SAP) to log and track stock movements

Additional Information:

• This is a temporary, ongoing role
• Candidates must meet all the above requirements to be considered