The Best Connection Group Limited

FLT Driver (M3 Multi-Directional Reach & Counterbalance)

B69 3HY

Key information

Pay
£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
8 Oct 2026
Closing date
7 Nov 2026

About this role

FLT Driver (

4-Way Multi-Directional Reach (M3) & Counterbalance)

Location

Oldbury, West Midlands

Pay Rate

£13.50 per hour

Contract

Temporary to Permanent (initial rolling monthly contract)

Hours

40 hours per week

Shift Pattern

-

Initial training period

6:00am - 2:30pm

-

Following training

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Overtime available.

About the Role

The Best Connection are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading international steel stockholder and distributor, for an experienced FLT Driver to join their warehouse operation in Oldbury.

This role involves handling long-length steel products within a busy warehouse environment using both Counterbalance and 4-Way Multi-Directional Reach trucks.

Please note

Candidates

must hold both a valid Counterbalance licence and a valid M3 Multi-Directional Reach Truck licence. Standard Reach Truck licences (R1-R14 categories) will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating Counterbalance and Multi-Directional Reach (M3) trucks safely and efficiently.
  • Loading and unloading steel products.
  • Moving long-length materials throughout the warehouse.
  • Picking and preparing customer orders.
  • Carrying out stock checks and stock movements.
  • Using warehouse management and stock control systems.
  • Completing general warehouse duties as required.
  • Adhering to all health and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

  • Valid

Counterbalance FLT licence.

  • Valid

4-Way Multi-Directional Reach Truck (M3) licence.

  • Previous experience operating Multi-Directional FLT equipment.
  • Experience working within a busy warehouse environment.
  • Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience using stock control systems.
  • Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
  • Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.

Highly Desirable

  • Previous experience operating

Hubtex trucks.

  • Experience handling steel, metal or other long-length products.
  • Experience within a steel stockholder, manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Experience using SAP systems.
  • Experience operating overhead cranes.
  • Experience using horizontal or metal-cutting saws.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques.

What's on Offer?

  • £13.50 per hour
  • Overtime available at enhanced rates
  • Immediate start available
  • Opportunity to join a globally recognised steel supplier
  • Potential for long-term employment
  • Supportive and established warehouse team

Apply Now

If you hold both a

Counterbalance Licence and a

4-Way Multi-Directional Reach (M3) Licence and have experience operating specialist FLT equipment within a warehouse environment, we'd like to hear from you.

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