FLT Drivers

The Best Connection Group; Daventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks at Work Scheme

Weekly PAYE pay

28 days paid holiday pro rata

Job summary

The Best Connection Group in Daventry is seeking FLT Drivers (Counterbalance or Reach Truck) for a temp-to-perm role in an ambient warehouse. You will load/unload, operate FLTs, stack pallets, and work as part of a team.

Shift patterns run Monday to Friday with overtime after eight hours and additional overtime on weekends; pay starts at £14.28 per hour with overtime at £21.42, Saturday rate £20.00, Sunday/BH £26.75.

Qualifications

• Experience operating FLTs (Counterbalance or Reach Truck).
• Physical handling and pallet stacking required.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload in an ambient warehouse.
• Operate FLTs as required.
• Carry out hand-balling and general warehouse duties.
• Stack pallets and assist with duties as part of a team.

Skills

FLT operation

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Loading/unloading

Pallet stacking

Tools

Counterbalance Reach Truck FLTs

Job description

FLT Drivers - Temp to Perm

LOCATION - Daventry

£14.28 per hour | £21.42 OT after 8 hours worked

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for FLT Drivers, Counterbalance OR Reach Truck for their global logistics and supply chain company that operates both freight management and contract logistics. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with excellent earning potential and long-term prospects.

About the Role

• Loading and Unloading in an ambient warehouse
• Use of FLTs
• Physical duties
• Stacking of pallets
• Working as a team
• Hand-balling
• General warehouse duties

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Shift Timings are #removed#
• OT availability after 8 hours as well over the weekend

Pay

• £14.28 per hour
• £21.42 per hour after 8 hours worked on shift
• Saturday Rate is £20.00
• Sunday and Bank Holiday rate is £26.75

Why Join The Best Connection?

• Ongoing work through 2026
• NEWPerks at Work Scheme
• Weekly PAYE pay - no admin fees
• 28 days paid holiday (Incl. Bank Holidays) Pro rata
• MHE Upskill available
• Online payslips & simple registration
• Overtime opportunities
• Contributory pension
• Personal accident insurance optional

About Us

The Best Connection has been a trusted UK recruiter since 1991, with 70+ branches nationwide, specialising in driving, industrial, and logistics roles.