The Best Connection Group Limited

Gas FLT Counter Balance Driver

BL1 8PP

Key information

Pay
£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
13 Oct 2026
Closing date
12 Nov 2026

About this role

GAS COUNTERBALANCE FLT DRIVER - £13.50 PER HOUR

Astley Bridge, Bolton (BL1)

£13.50 per hour

Extensive Gas Counterbalance FLT experience essential

The Best Connection is recruiting on behalf of our client in Astley Bridge, Bolton. We're looking for a

highly experienced Gas Counterbalance FLT Driver to join a busy outdoor production and yard environment.

Your duties will include

✅ Loading and unloading pallets using a Gas Counterbalance FLT

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Driving into bays and manoeuvring in very tight spaces

✅ Working within a busy outdoor yard and production area

✅ Helping with general yard duties when required

✅ Following all health & safety procedures

What we're looking for

Valid, in-date Gas Counterbalance FLT licence is essential

Extensive hands-on FLT driving experience is essential

You must be confident manoeuvring an FLT in very tight spaces and driving into bays

Physically fit and happy working outdoors

️ Good level of English and basic maths skills

⭐ Reliable with a strong work ethic

Please note

This role requires a

very experienced FLT driver, not simply someone who holds a licence. A

short practical induction/assessment will be completed to ensure you are confident and able to operate safely within the restricted spaces on site.

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Shift pattern

Training week

Monday-Friday,

07:00-16:00

Following training, rotating weekly shifts

Week 1

Monday-Friday, 06:00-14:30

Week 2

Monday-Friday, 14:00-22:00

Flexibility may be required for earlier starts when needed.

What's on offer

✅ Ongoing, full-time work

✅ Opportunity to secure a permanent position

✅ Great working environment

✅ Long-term prospects and stability

Interested and have extensive Gas Counterbalance experience? Apply today!

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