FLT Counterbalance
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 to £14.10 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Location: | WV140AB |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | WV453842 |
Summary
The Best Connection - Wolverhampton is currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Counterbalance Driver on behalf of our prestigious steel manufacturing client based in Wolverhampton.
Position Details:
Role: Counterbalance FLT Driver (Steel Experience Essential)
Hours: Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 16:15
Pay: £13.50 per hour, rising to £14.10 when taken on permanently
Key Responsibilities: Operating counterbalance forklift trucks safely and efficiently Loading and unloading steel products Assisting with general yard and warehouse duties Adhering to all health and safety procedures on-site What Were Looking For: Valid Counterbalance FLT license Previous experience handling steel (e.g., coils, bars, sheets, etc.) Reliable, punctual, and a good team player Willingness to work in a heavy-duty, industrial environment Why Apply?
Ongoing, full-time work with early finish Fridays
Temp to perm opportunity with a pay rise
Work with a long-established steel manufacturer in the heart of the Black Country
Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:
Immediate interview slots available
28 days paid annual leave, pro-rata for PAYE (inc of stats)
Online wage slips
Weekly pay and Pension contribution
Optional Accident Insurance
Benefits & Requirements:
- Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Ongoing Assignment
- Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
How to achieve higher pay rate:
Proven practical skills or on completion of a Skills Test
All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting. Some details may be subject to change.
Position Details:
Role: Counterbalance FLT Driver (Steel Experience Essential)
Hours: Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 16:15
Pay: £13.50 per hour, rising to £14.10 when taken on permanently
Key Responsibilities: Operating counterbalance forklift trucks safely and efficiently Loading and unloading steel products Assisting with general yard and warehouse duties Adhering to all health and safety procedures on-site What Were Looking For: Valid Counterbalance FLT license Previous experience handling steel (e.g., coils, bars, sheets, etc.) Reliable, punctual, and a good team player Willingness to work in a heavy-duty, industrial environment Why Apply?
Ongoing, full-time work with early finish Fridays
Temp to perm opportunity with a pay rise
Work with a long-established steel manufacturer in the heart of the Black Country
Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:
Immediate interview slots available
28 days paid annual leave, pro-rata for PAYE (inc of stats)
Online wage slips
Weekly pay and Pension contribution
Optional Accident Insurance
Benefits & Requirements:
- Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Ongoing Assignment
- Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
How to achieve higher pay rate:
Proven practical skills or on completion of a Skills Test
All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting. Some details may be subject to change.