Forklift Driver

The Best Connection Group Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Slough is seeking experienced Counterbalance and Reach Truck Drivers. You will operate forklifts and assist in warehouse duties, working a flexible 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Required qualifications include valid lift truck licences and previous warehouse experience. Competitive pay and potential for permanent placement offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay with overtime opportunities

Ongoing, long-term work with potential for permanent placement

On-site parking

Good transport links

Supportive team and safe, modern warehouse environment

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience in a similar role.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physically fit.
• 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 and Reach 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

Operating Counterbalance and Reach FLTs

Manual handling

Teamwork

Education

Valid Counterbalance and Reach Truck licences

Job description

Job Title: Counterbalance & Reach Truck Driver - Slough

Location: Slough - SL3 0AT

Salary: £13.50ph

Shifts: 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights, 12-hour shifts (6:00 - 18:00 / 18:00 - 6:00)

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Counterbalance and Reach Truck Drivers to join our growing warehouse team in Slough.

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

The position works on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with 12-hour shifts, covering both days and nights, so flexibility is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance and Reach 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 and Reach Truck licences
• 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.
• Well-structured 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• On-site parking and good transport links.
• Supportive team and safe, modern warehouse environment.