Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Days
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.96 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Telford, Shropshire, tf1 7xw |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -082025-9783_1771411539 |
Summary
Job Title: Forklift Counterbalance Driver
Salary: £13.96 per hour
Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 4 on / 4 off rota
Location: Hortonwood
Contract: Temp-to-Perm (T2P)
Job Description:
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Forklift Counterbalance Driver to join our busy food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will operate forklifts safely and efficiently, maintaining high standards of health, safety, and food hygiene. This role has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate forklifts to move raw materials and finished products
- Load and unload deliveries safely
- Line feeding and transfers within warehouse or production areas
- Maintain accurate stock records
- Adhere to health & safety and food hygiene standards
- Support smooth production flow
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a forklift driver, preferably in manufacturing or food production
- Confident using hand-held scanners and SAP systems
- Minimum 2 years recent experience with a forklift counterbalance licence
- Relevant forklift certification counterbalance - valid and in-date
- Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
- Reliable, punctual, and a team player
- Ability to provide references
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.