Forklift Driver - Colnbrook

The Best Connection; Slough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent night shift

Long-term career opportunity

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting a Warehouse Operative with Counter balance FLT licence for a busy air cargo operation in Colnbrook. You will work permanent night shifts with day rates applying to the weekend premium, and you’ll enjoy long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, moving freight, checking documentation, and maintaining high safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
• Prior warehouse or forklift experience.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Safety‑conscious with punctual and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate Counterbalance Forklift Trucks.
• Move freight around the warehouse accurately and safely.
• Check goods for damage and ensure correct documentation.
• Follow all health and safety procedures at all times.
• Support general warehouse operations when required.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Loading and unloading

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative with Counter balance FLT licence to join a busy and fast-paced air cargo operation based in Colnbrook

Pay:

Days - £13.00

Nights - £14.00

(Saturday £18.00 - Sunday £20.00)

Shift Pattern:

• 12-hour shifts
• 18:00-06:00 or 06:00-18:00

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
• Operating Counterbalance Forklift Trucks
• Moving freight throughout the warehouse accurately and safely
• Checking goods for damage and ensuring correct documentation
• Following all health & safety procedures at all times
• Supporting general warehouse operations when required

Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
• Previous warehouse/forklift experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer:

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Permanent night shift
• Competitive pay
• Long-term career opportunity
• Supportive working environment within a growing logistics operation

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!)