Forklift Driver Nights


Company:	The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:	£13.85 to £14.85 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterborough, PE6 8FB
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

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

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