FLT Driver

FLT Driver (Counterbalance / Reach)

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for an FLT Driver to join our team. You will be responsible for handling goods within the warehouse, ensuring stock is moved, stored, and loaded safely and efficiently, while maintaining excellent standards of customer service and teamwork.

About Bestway

Bestway Group is a diversified multinational family-owned business with annualised turnover in excess of £4.5 billion. Starting off as a chain of retail convenience stores, the Group has grown to become a diversified multinational business with interests across the wholesale, pharmacy, real estate, cement and banking sectors. The Group is also the largest overseas investor in Pakistan.

Owned by the Pervez, Choudrey and Sheikh families, Bestway Group was founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez OBE H Pk, who remains Chairman. Serving over 12 million customers and employing over 28,000 individuals, the Group supports and serves communities through its operations across the UK, Pakistan and the Middle East.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate FLT (Counterbalance and/or Reach) to move stock within the warehouse.
• Load and unload vehicles in line with delivery schedules.
• Ensure goods are stored correctly and stock rotation is maintained.
• Assist with general warehouse duties including picking, packing, and stock checks.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work collaboratively with the warehouse and depot teams.
• Uphold health and safety standards at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

• Valid FLT licence (Counterbalance and/or Reach).
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations and stock handling.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours and tasks.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Pension
• 22 days annual leave
• Onsite parking

We understand that no applicant ever ticks every box so please do consider applying should some or most of the above apply. Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, and diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If this is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please do get in touch — we are looking forward to hearing from you.