Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Nights
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.94 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Telford, Shropshire, tf1 7xw |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -072025-3305_1770285946 |
Summary
Forklift Counterbalance Driver (Night Shift)
Salary: £14.94 per hour
Hours: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off
Contract: Temp-to-Perm (T2P) opportunity for the right candidate
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a reliable and experienced Forklift Counterbalance Driver to join a busy food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be confident operating forklifts safely and efficiently, with a strong commitment to health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities- Operate counterbalance forklifts to move raw materials and finished products
- Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently
- Maintain accurate records of stock movements
- Adhere to all health & safety and food hygiene procedures
- Support the wider team to ensure smooth production flow
- Minimum of 5 years' recent experience operating a counterbalance forklift, preferably within a food manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of SAP systems preferred
- Valid, in-date forklift licence (counterbalance essential; reach truck advantageous)
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
- Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
- Ability to provide employment references
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.