The Best Connection
Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Counterbalance Forklift Driver at The Best Connection, based in Gloucester, South West, paying £14.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £14.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- Gloucester, South West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
- Forklift
11% below the typical rate for forklift driver
Reference jobs/counterbalance-forklift-driver-__jn-042026-20065
About the role
Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Job ref. JN -[phone removed]
Temporary
£14.00 per hour
Gloucester
Apply nowContract: Full time
Weekly hours: 48
The Best Connection is recruiting reliable and dedicated Cold Store FLT Counterbalance Drivers in the Gloucester area to support operations within a Cold Store Logistics Company.
A valid Counterbalance FLT Licence is essential
Pay Rates:
- £14.00 Per Hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
- Unloading and loading lorries
- Moving frozen stock around the warehouse
- General warehouse duties as required
- Keeping the warehouse areas clean, tidy, and organised
- Liaising with other warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Physically fit for repetitive tasks and standing
Shift Pattern:
- 6am-6pm shift available OR 6pm-6am shift available
- Rotating shift basis 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts
- Overtime is available based on production requirements
Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include:
- Weekly pay
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave 2026 pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Pension contribution
- Online payslips
- Choice of long term, short term and odd days or weekends available
- Flexible shift patterns
- Ongoing assignments throughout 2026
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
[email removed]
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Reference: jobs/counterbalance-forklift-driver-__jn-042026-20065 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 4 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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