B1 Counterbalance Driver
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.12 to £19.83 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2026 |
| Location: | Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4QQ |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JN -062026-21987_1780391453 |
Summary
The Best Connection are currently recruiting for B1 Counterbalance FLT Drivers to join a busy and well-established manufacturing site in Somercotes.
This is a dual-role position, so candidates must be happy to support with general operative duties when not operating the FLT.
The Role:
- Operating a B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck
- Loading, unloading, and moving materials across site
- Supporting production with hands-on operative duties
- Using hand and power tools
- Assisting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Maintaining high health & safety standards at all times
Working Hours:
- Monday: 06:00 - 16:30
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 16:30
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 16:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 16:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 15:30
- £19.83 on Saturdays!!
- Ongoing, full-time work
Requirements:
- Valid B1 Counterbalance licence (ESSENTIAL - accredited only)
- Previous experience in precast concrete, construction, manufacturing, or similar
- Confident using hand and power tools
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately
- Flexible and willing to carry out manual / operative duties
- Reliable, hardworking, and safety-conscious
Additional Info:
- Pre-employment drug & alcohol test required
- Immediate starts available
- Long-term opportunities for the right candidates
Benefits:
- Weekly pay through The Best Connection
- Ongoing, stable work
- Onsite parking
- Full support from your local Mansfield team
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.