Counterbalance FLT Driver

The Best Connection Reading is currently recruiting a Counterbalance FLT Driver to join a reputable and well-established waste management company based in Reading.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

As a Forklift Driver, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the yard, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Pay & Working Hours

* Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour

* Working Days: Monday to Friday

* Hours: 7am to 3.30pm

* Breaks: 30 minute unpaid lunch break

This role offers consistent weekday hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance with no weekend work required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working alongside the Supervisor to ensure the operation runs smoothly
• Assisting the yard team with material break downs
• Forklift maintenance
• Ensuring the yard is kept clean and tidy
• Manage equipment is being weighed when loading/unloading vehicles
• Ensuring materials are prepped and ready for drivers to load the vehicles
• Keeping paperwork up to date, including everything is documented and passed to the office staff

Candidate Requirements

• We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in their work. The ideal candidate will:
• Be comfortable working outdoors
• Hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• Have a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail
• Be dependable, punctual, and committed to their role
• Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Have a proactive, can-do attitude and be willing to learn

Why Join This Role?

• Ongoing training and development to support your growth
• Friendly, supportive, and experienced team environment
• A stable role within a well-established and respected company

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.