Warehouse Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver preferably with Sideshift experience.

📍 Location: Bolton

🕒 Shift: Day Shift

💰 Pay Rate: Competitive (DOE)

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a busy and fast-paced operation in Bolton. This role is ideal for an experienced FLT driver who is comfortable working with steel products and has experience using a Counterbalance FLT with a sideshift attachment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) with sideshift attachment to safely move steel pipes, tubes, and metal products throughout the warehouse.
• Measuring and cutting metal materials accurately using a bandsaw.
• Loading, unloading, and relocating stock safely and efficiently.
• Using hand scanners to manage stock movements and order processing.
• Using computer systems for stock control, tracking, and basic data entry.
• Handling metal products and materials, including some heavier items.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence/certification (essential).
• Previous sideshift attachment experience and/or certification (essential).
• Experience working within a warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Computer literacy and confidence using warehouse systems (essential).
• Good numeracy and attention to detail when measuring and cutting materials.
• Ability to carry out manual handling duties safely.
• Strong understanding and commitment to health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

What We Offer

✅ Day shift hours

✅ Ongoing work with long-term opportunities available

✅ Supportive and professional working environment

✅ Opportunity to develop skills within a specialist warehouse operation

If you hold a Counterbalance FLT licence, have sideshift experience, and are looking for a new warehouse opportunity in Bolton, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! 🚛📦🔧

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