Forklift Driver Nights

The Best Connection; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection in Peterborough is hiring a Forklift Driver (Counterbalance) for a night shift from 22:00 to 06:00. This full-time, long-term temporary role offers a route to permanent employment based on performance and attendance.

You will safely operate a Counterbalance forklift, load and unload materials, manage stock, and perform safety checks. A valid Counterbalance forklift certificate (RTITB, ITSSAR or equivalent) is required, with experience in manufacturing or heavy goods

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance forklift certificate (RTITB/ITSSAR or equivalent).
• Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing or heavy goods environments.
• Reliable and punctual with willingness to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Counterbalance forklift to move, stack, and transport components within a fast-paced environment.
• Unload raw materials from delivery vehicles and load outgoing distribution trucks.
• Organize storage bays and ensure fragile materials are stored correctly.
• Perform mandatory safety inspections on the forklift.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Safety awareness

Reliability

Education

Forklift certificate (RTITB/ITSSAR)

Job description

We are hiring! A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a reliable Forklift Driver (Counterbalance) to join our client team in Peterborough. As the UK's leading independent manufacturer, they offer a stable, long-term assignment with excellent temp-to-perm prospects for the right candidate. If you are a safety-conscious operator looking for consistent night work and a clear path to a permanent career, we want to hear from you.

Job Overview:

• Role: Forklift Driver (Counterbalance)
• Pay rate: £13.85
• Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday (5 nights per week)
• Hours: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Night Shift)
• Job Type: Full-time, long-term temporary contract with a direct route to a permanent role based on performance and attendance.
• Location: Peterborough

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Handling: Safely operate a Counterbalance forklift to move, stack, and transport specialized components within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Load & Unload: Securely offload raw materials from delivery vehicles and load outgoing distribution trucks.
• Stock Management: Organize storage bays and ensure fragile manufacturing materials are stored correctly to prevent damage.
• Safety Checks: Perform mandatory inspections on your forklift machinery.

What We Are Looking For:

• Valid Licence: A current, accredited Counterbalance Forklift certificate (RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent).
• Experience: Previous experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing, engineering, or heavy goods environment is highly desirable. Handling fragile or oversized loads (like glass) is a major advantage.
• Reliability: A punctual individual who is committed to a permanent night shift schedule.
• Safety First Mindset: Exceptional spatial awareness and a strict commitment to workplace health and safety rules.