FLT Counterbalance Driver


Company:	The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:	£12.71 to £16.14 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8EW
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

Counterbalance Forklift Drivers

Location: Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Title: FLT Counterbalance

Pay Rate: £12.71-£16.14 per hour, depending on shift and parity

Job Type: Ongoing Temporary Assignment

Shifts: Days, back shifts, nights and occasional weekends

Recruiter: The Best Connection

FLT Driver Vacancies - Apply Today!

The Best Connection is recruiting experienced

FLT Counterbalance Drivers in Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, to join a busy manufacturing and warehouse operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced forklift truck operators looking for ongoing work, competitive hourly pay, varied shift patterns and the potential to earn enhanced rates after 12 weeks.

If you hold valid, in-date FLT Counterbalance and have at least one year of relevant experience and are flexible to work rotating shifts, we want to hear from you!

FLT Driver Pay Rates

First 12 weeks - pre-parity pay:

Day shift: £12.71 per hour

Back shift: £13.71 per hour

Night shift: £13.71 per hour

After 12 weeks worked - parity pay:

Day shift: £14.52 per hour

Back shift: £14.52 per hour

Night shift: £16.14 per hour

Sundays: Double time, subject to the applicable shift and pay arrangements

Maximise your earnings: Night shift drivers can earn £16.14 per hour after 12 weeks worked, with double-time Sunday pay available.

Shift Patterns

The role involves working a rotating shift pattern, which may include:

Day shifts

Back shifts

Night shifts

Occasional weekend work

Flexibility across all shifts is essential. Candidates must be comfortable working both days and nights as required by the site rota.

FLT Driver Job Responsibilities

As an FLT Driver, your duties will include:

Safely operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT).

Transporting products and materials throughout the manufacturing and warehouse areas.

Working on the factory floor and operating a baler machine as required.

Removing and disposing of waste safely and efficiently.

Supporting general warehouse, manufacturing and production operations.

Following site health and safety policies and safe operating procedures.

Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Carrying out manual handling tasks when required.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for these FLT Driver vacancies, you must have:

At least

12 months' experience operating FLT Counterbalance trucks.

Valid, in-date FLT Counterbalance licences, NOT in house licences must be RTITB accredited.

The ability to work day, back and night shifts on a rotating rota.

Flexibility to work occasional weekends.

Good physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual handling duties.

The ability to work independently and safely without constant supervision.

A reliable, punctual and professional attitude.

A strong understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.

Please note: Candidates must hold the required independent FLT Counterbalance licences and have relevant practical experience.

Why Work with The Best Connection?

When you join The Best Connection, you can benefit from:

Ongoing work opportunities with consistent assignments.

Competitive hourly pay with enhanced rates after 12 weeks worked.

Double-time Sunday pay, subject to applicable arrangements.

24/7 support from your dedicated recruitment consultant.

Online payslips for convenient access to your pay information.

Holiday accrual.

Personal accident insurance.

Access to Perks at Work temporary worker benefits.

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Are you an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver Operator looking for your next warehouse or manufacturing job in Longbenton?

Apply today with The Best Connection to register online and be considered for this ongoing opportunity.

If you have the right licences, relevant experience and flexibility to work rotating shifts, take the next step in your driving career.

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

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