Forklift Driver

The Best Connection; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Overtime opportunities

Long-term, potential permanent role

Good transport links

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Truck Driver for its Feltham warehouse. You will safely operate Counterbalance FLTs and perform general warehouse duties, including manual handling, within a busy stock environment.

Shifts are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility for additional coverage. A valid Counterbalance licence and reliable team player attitude are essential for safe, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Truck licence.
• Previous warehouse experience in a similar role.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physically fit.
• Flexibility to work both days and nights on a 4 on 4 off rota.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance FLTs safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles and pallets
• Transporting stock throughout the warehouse and maintaining organisation
• Manual handling and handballing when required
• Supporting general warehouse operations when needed

Skills

Counterbalance licence

Manual handling

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Counterbalance Truck Driver - Feltham

Location: TW140LZ

Salary: £13.50ph

Shifts: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

About the Role:

We are seeking experienced Counterbalance Truck Drivers to join our growing warehouse team in FELTHAM

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for safely operating Counterbalance FLTs, as well as carrying out general warehouse duties, including some handballing (manual loading and unloading).

The position works on a 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday with the need to be flexible

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating Counterbalance FLTs safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles and pallets
• Transporting stock throughout the warehouse and maintaining organisation
• Manual handling and handballing when required
• Supporting general warehouse operations when needed

Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Truck licence
• Previous warehouse experience in a similar role
• Comfortable with manual handling and physically fit
• Flexibility to work both days and nights on a 4 on 4 off rota
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices

Benefits:

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• Ongoing, long-term work with the potential for permanent placement
• On-site parking and good transport links
• Supportive team and safe, modern warehouse environment

Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide or be willing to obtain the following:

• Apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)

• Have a full 5-year checkable history (Obtained for you by us!)

• Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)

• Provide a full 5-year address history

• Attend an Aviation Security Course (Paid for by us!)