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Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Days


Company : The Best Connection


Location : Telford,


Created : 2026-03-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Counterbalance DriverSalary: £13.96 per hourHours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 4 on / 4 off rotaLocation: HortonwoodContract: 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 productsLoad and unload deliveries safelyLine feeding and transfers within warehouse or production areasMaintain accurate stock recordsAdhere to health 'safety and food hygiene standardsSupport smooth production flowRequirements:Proven experience as a forklift driver, preferably in manufacturing or food productionConfident using hand-held scanners and SAP systemsMinimum 2 years recent experience with a forklift counterbalance licenceRelevant forklift certification counterbalance - valid and in-dateStrong understanding of health 'safety regulationsReliable, punctual, and a team playerAbility to provide referencesThe Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ