The Best Connection
FLT Driver
FLT Driver at The Best Connection, based in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, paying £14.40 - £28.80 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £14.40 - £28.80 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Newcastle, Northern Ireland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
- Forklift
About 36% above the going rate for forklift driver
Reference jobs/flt-driver__jn-092025-11867
About the role
FLT Driver
Job ref. JN -[phone removed]
Temporary
£14.40 - £28.80 per hour
Prudhoe
Apply nowContract: Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by: Working on a bank holiday
Weekly hours: 42
The Best Connection are recruiting FLT Counterbalance Drivers to join a busy manufacturing company based in Prudhoe.
This role involves operating the FLT on the factory floor, supporting production, and waste disposal duties.
The Role:
- Operating FLT Counterbalance safely and efficiently
- Working on the factory floor, including use of baler machine
- Disposing of waste and moving stock around site
- Supporting general warehouse and production tasks
- Adhering to site safety standards and procedures
The Candidate:
- Minimum 1 year experience on FLT Counterbalance
- Valid, in-date FLT Counterbalance licence
- Flexible to work both day and night shifts as part of the rota
- Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
- Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude
Hours and Pay:
- 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
- 12-hour shifts (days and nights included)
- £14.40 per hour (PAYE)
Benefits of working with The Best Connection:
- Ongoing, consistent assignments
- 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
- Online payslips and holiday accrual
- Personal accident insurance
- Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefits
Interested? Apply now to register online and secure your place in a fast-paced, supportive manufacturing team in Prudhoe!
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
NewcastlePrudhoe, Northumberland
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Reference: jobs/flt-driver__jn-092025-11867 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 5 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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