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.