FLT Driver (Warehouse Operatives) needed in Maldon


Company:	The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:	£14.50 to £16.35 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maldon, CM9 6UZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

FLT Warehouse Operative - Maldon

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Location: Maldon

Hours: 08:00AM-16:15PM

Working Days: Monday-Friday

Contract: Temporary to Permanent opportunity

Start: Immediate/ASAP

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a

FLT

Warehouse Operative to join a busy team at their Maldon site.

This is an excellent

temp-to-perm opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Operative with a valid

Counterbalance FLT licence who is looking for a long-term position.

You will play an important role in ensuring goods are received, stored, picked, packed and dispatched

safely, accurately and efficiently, while maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, quality and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

Regularly operate a

Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT)

Complete daily FLT checks and report any faults

Pick products accurately and efficiently

Support the packing room by ensuring packaging materials are available

Carry out stock rotation in line with site standards

Report damaged stock and follow the correct quarantine procedures

Complete vehicle loading and unloading inspections

Safely load and unload vehicles and containers

Ensure vehicles are loaded safely and products are protected from damage

Communicate effectively with hauliers, colleagues and management

Follow site procedures when dealing with issues or non-compliance

Ensure all visitors and personnel follow site Health & Safety procedures

Ensure products are dispatched with the correct documentation

Complete and update weekly cleaning schedules

Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, quality and hygiene

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience working in a

warehouse, FMCG or manufacturing environment

A valid, externally accredited

Counterbalance FLT licence

Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT

A valid driving licence for use on public highways

Good understanding of Health & Safety and HSE procedures

Good attention to detail and accuracy

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Good communication and teamwork skills

Experience using handheld scanners is advantageous

HACCP, ISO and COSHH knowledge is desirable.

We're looking for a reliable and hardworking individual who:

Takes pride in their work

Works safely and follows procedures

Takes personal responsibility for achieving results

Works well as part of a team

Has a positive approach to continuous improvement

Communicates effectively with colleagues, management and external drivers

Is committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and hygiene

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If you have a

valid Counterbalance FLT licence and are looking for a new opportunity with the potential to become permanent, we'd love to hear from you. Call us on 01245 349015!

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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