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FLT Counterbalance Driver

Company:The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:£13.95 to £27.90 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:Redcar, TS10 4RF
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:20 Oct 2026
Closing date:19 Nov 2026
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Summary

FLT Counterbalance Driver

Location: Wilton International, Redcar

Pay: £13.95 per hour -

overtime at x1.2 for the first 2 hours, x1.33 after 2 hours. x1.5 on Saturday, x2.0 on Sundays

Hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime available.

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Please note: A Drug & Alcohol test is required for this role. Must be able to provide x2 working references.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced

FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a busy operation based at Wilton International. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking candidate looking for ongoing work with a temp to perm available.

The Role

  • Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently

  • Lifting palletised material from the production line and stacking it in storage areas in the yard paying particular attention to the documentation, yard conditions & adhering to safety and quality standards.

  • Moving stock throughout the warehouse and storage areas

  • Loading and unloading vehicles and cages

  • Ensuring goods are handled correctly and stored safely

  • Following all site health and safety procedures

  • Housekeeping duties, such as blowing, sweeping & collecting spilled pellet / rubbish to keep the terminal as tidy as is reasonably practicable

Requirements

  • Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential)

  • Previous FLT operating experience (min 2 years essential)

  • Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

  • Double Handler experience ideal but not essential

  • Flexible attitude to working, occasional overtime requirements & varying shifts

  • Clean, full UK driving licence desirable but not essential

  • Must be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test

Why Work for TBC?

  • Ongoing assignments

  • Temp to perm opportunities

  • Pension contribution

  • Weekly pay & online payslips

  • Holiday pay

  • Employee discounts through Perks at Work

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

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