Contract : Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by : x1/3 on weekdays after standard worked hours x1/5 on sat, sun and bank holiday after standard worked hours
Weekly hours : 48
FLT Counterbalance Operator - Continental 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)
Pay Rate: £13.54 per hour (with pay increase in February 2026)
Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing
Overview:
This role involves approximately 50% forklift counterbalance operation and 50% general warehousing duties. Candidates must be comfortable switching efficiently between both types of tasks.
Key Requirements:
* Valid, in-date forklift counterbalance licence (in-house licences will not be accepted)
* Minimum of 2 years recent experience operating FLTs in a fast-paced warehouse environment
* Ability to work 12-hour day and night shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) on a continental 4 on / 4 off pattern
* Comfortable using computer systems, specifically SAP
* Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks as required
Key Responsibilities:
Forklift Operation (50%):
* Safely operate a forklift counterbalance within the warehouse environment
* Load and unload goods from vehicles and storage areas
* Move stock to designated locations following warehouse procedures
* Ensure all forklift operations comply with health and safety standards
Warehousing Duties (50%):
* Pick, pack, and stage products accurately according to orders
* Assist with stock rotation and inventory management
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
* Use computer systems (e.g., SAP) to log and track stock movements
Additional Information:
* This is a temporary, ongoing role
* Candidates must meet all the above requirements to be considered
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Telford
Telford, Shropshire
telford@thebestconnection.co.uk
01952 898242