16T FLT
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN158UA |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -042026-20498_1776864334 |
Summary
16T FLT Driver (B3 Licence) - Steel & Port Operations
Location: Flixborough
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour
Contract: Minimum 3‑month assignment (with potential to extend)
We are currently recruiting for an experienced 16 Tonne FLT Driver to support steel operations based in Flixborough, including the movement of steel on and off the port. This role offers stable weekday hours and excellent rates within a heavy industrial and port environment.
The Role
- Operating a 16T Counterbalance FLT in a steel and port setting
- Moving steel on and off the port, including vessel and yard operations
- Safely handling bundles of steel and single steel sections
- Loading and unloading vehicles and port transport
- Moving long and heavy steel products across site
- Adhering to strict health & safety procedures at all times
- Working closely with port, yard, and production teams
Requirements
- Valid 16T FLT licence - B3 category required
- Experience working with steel in a port, dock, steel yard, or heavy industrial environment preferred
- Confident handling bundled and individual steel products
- Strong health & safety awareness
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
Licence Support
- Expired or expiring licences will be refreshed
- Certain FLT licences can be converted for suitable candidates
- Training and upskilling opportunities available
What's on Offer
- £18.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday working hours - no weekends
- Minimum 3‑month contract
- Supportive on‑site and port management
- Ongoing work with potential extension
If you hold a 16T FLT B3 licence (or a transferable licence suitable for conversion) and have experience moving steel in a port or heavy industrial environment, we'd like to hear from you.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.