Forklift Counterbalance Driver

The Best Connection; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Annual leave

Pension contribution

Online payslips

Shift flexibility

Ongoing assignments

Job summary

The Best Connection is hiring for a Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance Forklift experience in Gloucester. You will operate a Counterbalance FLT safely, move stock around the warehouse and perform general duties to support production.

This role offers weekly pay, 28 days' annual leave pro-rata, pension contributions and online payslips with flexible shift patterns across a Monday–Friday rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence is essential.
• Experience in warehouse duties.
• Ability to operate safely and efficiently in a busy warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Move stock around the warehouse.
• General warehouse duties as required.
• Keep warehouse areas clean, tidy, and organised.
• Liaise with other warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Physical fitness

Job description

Pay Rates:

£12.71 Per Hour

A valid Counterbalance FLT Licence is essential

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently


• Moving stock around the warehouse


• General warehouse duties as required


• Keeping the warehouse areas clean, tidy, and organised


• Liaising with other warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail


• Able to work in a fast-paced environment


• Physically fit for repetitive tasks and standing

Shift Pattern:

• Monday - Friday


• Weekly rotating shifts


• Week 1 - 6am-2:10pm


• Week 2 - 3:20pm-11:30pm


• Overtime is available based on production requirements

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include:

• Weekly pay


• 28 days Paid Annual Leave 2026 pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)


• Pension contribution


• Online payslips


• Choice of long term, short term and odd days or weekends available


• Flexible shift patterns


• Ongoing assignments throughout 2026