The Best Connection
Counterbalance Driver’s
Counterbalance Driver’s at The Best Connection, based in Northampton, East Midlands, paying £13.40 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.
- Pay
- £13.40 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Temp to perm · On site
- Location
- Northampton, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
- Forklift
14% below the typical rate for forklift driver
Reference jobs/counterbalance-drivers__jn-102026-26644
About the role
Counterbalance Driver’s
Job ref. JN -102026-26644
Temporary
£13.40 per hour
Kettering
Apply nowContract: Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by: All hours flat rate
Weekly hours: 42
📦 Counterbalance Forklift Driver's - Temp to Perm Opportunity
📍 Corby
💰 £13.40 per hour
The Best Connection are currently recruiting for experienced Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join a well-established client.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for long-term work, offering a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern and the potential to secure a permanent position.
🔧 About the Role
Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Operating a counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently
- Loading and unloading deliveries
- Moving and transporting stock around the warehouse
- Loading and unloading vehicles as required
- Supporting general warehouse operations
- Ensuring stock is stored correctly and safely
- Carrying out routine vehicle safety checks
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Following all health and safety procedures at all times
⏰ Working Hours
- 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern
- 06:00 - 18:00
- Temp to perm opportunity
💰 Pay
- £13.40 per hour PAYE
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Holiday pay
- Pension scheme
👷 What We're Looking For
- Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
- Previous counterbalance forklift driving experience
- Good awareness of health and safety procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 4-on, 4-off rota
- Flexibility to support warehouse operations when required
🎯 Why Join The Best Connection?
- Ongoing work with a temp to perm opportunity
- Consistent shift pattern
- Competitive hourly pay
- Weekly PAYE pay - no admin fees
- Online payslips
- Holiday pay
- Pension scheme
- Personal accident insurance
- Support from a dedicated recruitment team
🏢 About Us
The Best Connection has been a trusted UK recruiter since 1991, with 70+ branches nationwide, specialising in driving, industrial, and logistics roles.
👉 Apply now for immediate consideration and take the next step towards securing an ongoing Counterbalance Forklift Driver role with the opportunity to become permanent.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
NorthamptonKettering, Northamptonshire
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Reference: jobs/counterbalance-drivers__jn-102026-26644 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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