Forklift Counterbalance Driver
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chessington, London, KT9 1TT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -022026-18622_1771502969 |
Summary
Forklift Counterbalance Driver - Chessington
- Salary: £13 per hour
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 8am - 4pm
- Break: 1 hour unpaid break
- Location: Chessington, London
- Job Type: Temporary to Permanent (via agency)
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Forklift Counterbalance Driver to join a busy and growing warehouse operation based in Chessington. This is a hands-on, varied role, combining FLT driving with general warehouse duties, offering the opportunity to move into a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating counterbalance forklifts safely
- Loading and unloading deliveries
- Moving, stacking, and organising stock
- Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch
- Manual handling
- Stock checks and inventory control
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe working environment
- Following health & safety procedures
Requirements
- Valid FLT licence (Counterbalance) - essential
- Previous forklift counterbalance driver / warehouse experience preferred
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
- Good attention to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
What's On Offer
- £13 per hour
- 35 hours per week
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Weekly pay
- Ongoing work with long-term prospects
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.