FLT / PPT Driver
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 to £31.02 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8EW |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -092025-10549_1767610138 |
Summary
FLT & PPT Driver
Location: Long Benton
We are currently recruiting experienced FLT and PPT Drivers to join a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse operation in Long Benton. This role offers ongoing work, varied shifts, and competitive pay rates with enhanced Sunday pay after parity.
Shift Pattern
- Days
- Backs
- Nights
- Occasional weekends
- Flexibility across shifts is required
Pay Rates
Pre-Parity (First 12 Weeks):
- Day Shift: £12.21 per hour
- Back Shift: £13.21 per hour
- Night Shift: £13.21 per hour
Parity Rates (After 12 Weeks Worked):
- Day Shift: £12.41 per hour
- Back Shift: £13.96 per hour
- Night Shift: £15.51 per hour
- Double time on Sundays
The Role
- Operating PPT and FLT Counterbalance safely and efficiently
- Working on the factory floor, including use of a baler machine
- Disposing of waste and moving stock around site
- Supporting general warehouse and production tasks
- Adhering to all site health & safety standards and procedures
The Candidate
- Minimum 1 year's experience operating PPT and FLT Counterbalance
- Valid, in-date PPT and FLT Counterbalance licences
- Flexible to work both day and night shifts as part of a rota
- Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
- Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude
Benefits of Working with The Best Connection
- Ongoing, consistent assignments
- 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
- Online payslips and holiday accru
- Personal accident insurance
- Access to 'Perks at Work' temporaryworker benefits
Interested?
Apply now to register online and secure your place in a fast-paced, supportive manufacturing team in Long Benton
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.