FLT Counterbalance Operator - 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.53 to £20.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3AB |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -012026-16825_1767612703 |
Summary
FLT Counterbalance Operator - Continental 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)
Pay Rate: £13.54 per hour (with pay increase in February 2026)
Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing
Overview:
This role involves approximately 50% forklift counterbalance operation and 50% general warehousing duties. Candidates must be comfortable switching efficiently between both types of tasks.
Key Requirements:
- Valid, in-date forklift counterbalance licence (in-house licences will not be accepted)
- Minimum of 2 years recent experience operating FLTs in a fast-paced warehouse environment
- Ability to work 12-hour day and night shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) on a continental 4 on / 4 off pattern
- Comfortable using computer systems, specifically SAP
- Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks as required
Key Responsibilities:
Forklift Operation (50%):
- Safely operate a forklift counterbalance within the warehouse environment
- Load and unload goods from vehicles and storage areas
- Move stock to designated locations following warehouse procedures
- Ensure all forklift operations comply with health and safety standards
Warehousing Duties (50%):
- Pick, pack, and stage products accurately according to orders
- Assist with stock rotation and inventory management
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
- Use computer systems (e.g., SAP) to log and track stock movements
Additional Information:
- This is a temporary, ongoing role
- Candidates must meet all the above requirements to be considered
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.