Yard/FLT Operative
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.74 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2RH |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -082025-8702_1774368837 |
Summary
Yard / FLT Operative - Immediate Start
Smethwick
£15.74 per hour + Overtime Premiums
Looking for a hands-on role where you can stay active, work outdoors, and be part of a supportive team? Join a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Smethwick through The Best Connection West Bromwich.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Working Hours- Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 17:00
- Overtime available at premium rates
This is a varied position combining yard duties (70%) and FLT work (30%), with most of your time spent outdoors (full PPE provided).
Your duties will include:
- Picking gas cylinders using pick sheets
- Loading and unloading stillages
- Safely securing cylinders using ratchet straps
- Operating a Counterbalance FLT to load/unload HGVs
- Assisting customers with cylinders of varying weights
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe yard
- Supporting general yard duties as required
- Valid B1 FLT Counterbalance licence (essential)
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Willingness to work overtime
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
- A positive, team-focused attitude
- £15.74 per hour + overtime premiums
- 28 days paid holiday (accrued)
- Company pension & staff insurance
- Long-term, ongoing opportunity
- Free PPE and workwear
- Free refreshments on site
- Access to a fully equipped canteen
Immediate interviews available with a quick start for the right candidate.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV and valid B1 FLT certificate to secure your place!
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.