The Best Connection Group Limited

FLT Driver (Warehouse Operatives) needed in Maldon

Maldon CM9 6UZ

Key information

Pay
£14.50 to £16.35 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
22 Oct 2026
Closing date
21 Nov 2026

About this role

FLT Warehouse Operative - Maldon

Pay

£14.50 per hour

Location

Maldon

Hours

08:00

AM-16

15PM

Working Days

Monday-Friday

Contract

Temporary to Permanent opportunity

Start

Immediate/ASAP

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a

FLT

Warehouse Operative to join a busy team at their Maldon site.

This is an excellent

temp-to-perm opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Operative with a valid

Counterbalance FLT licence who is looking for a long-term position.

You will play an important role in ensuring goods are received, stored, picked, packed and dispatched

safely, accurately and efficiently, while maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, quality and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

  • Regularly operate a

Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT)

  • Complete daily FLT checks and report any faults
  • Pick products accurately and efficiently
  • Support the packing room by ensuring packaging materials are available
  • Carry out stock rotation in line with site standards
  • Report damaged stock and follow the correct quarantine procedures
  • Complete vehicle loading and unloading inspections
  • Safely load and unload vehicles and containers
  • Ensure vehicles are loaded safely and products are protected from damage
  • Communicate effectively with hauliers, colleagues and management
  • Follow site procedures when dealing with issues or non-compliance
  • Ensure all visitors and personnel follow site Health & Safety procedures
  • Ensure products are dispatched with the correct documentation
  • Complete and update weekly cleaning schedules
  • Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, quality and hygiene

To be successful in this role, you will have

  • Previous experience working in a

warehouse, FMCG or manufacturing environment

  • Previous experience with 'Racking'.
  • A valid, externally accredited

Counterbalance FLT licence

  • Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT
  • A valid driving licence for use on public highways
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety and HSE procedures
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience using handheld scanners is advantageous

HACCP, ISO and COSHH knowledge is desirable.

We're looking for a reliable and hardworking individual who

  • Takes pride in their work
  • Works safely and follows procedures
  • Takes personal responsibility for achieving results
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Has a positive approach to continuous improvement
  • Communicates effectively with colleagues, management and external drivers
  • Is committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and hygiene

Apply Today

If you have a

valid Counterbalance FLT licence and are looking for a new opportunity with the potential to become permanent, we'd love to hear from you. Call us on 01245 349015!

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