Counterbalance Driver

Are you an experienced Counterbalance Driver looking for a varied, hands-on warehouse role? Do you enjoy working as part of a busy despatch team where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you.

Impact Recruitment are currently working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Corby who are looking to recruit a Counterbalance Driver to join their despatch team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a physically active role combining warehouse duties, stock movement, despatch preparation, and forklift driving, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being on their feet and working as part of a busy team.

Location:

Corby

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00
Pay: £13.50 per hour, increasing to £13.75 per hour after a successful 3-month probation, with a further increase upon becoming permanent

Contract:

Temp to Perm

Duties:

Load and unload deliveries using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck

* Prepare customer orders for despatch, ensuring accuracy at all times

* Stack, label, and shrink-wrap pallets ready for collection

* Move stock throughout the warehouse using pallet trucks and forklift trucks

* Process despatch paperwork and ensure all documentation is completed correctly

* Liaise with delivery drivers and transport companies throughout the day

* Carry out manual handling duties, including lifting and moving boxes and preparing pallets for shipment

* Support the wider warehouse and despatch team as required

The ideal candidate must:

Hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence

* Have previous warehouse, despatch, or logistics experience

* Be physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual handling throughout the day

* Have excellent communication skills with a good standard of spoken and written English

* Be confident completing paperwork accurately

* Have a positive attitude and be willing to support all areas of the despatch operation

* Be reliable, committed, and looking for a long-term opportunity

Benefits:

Temp-to-perm opportunity

* Pay increase after successful probation, with a further increase upon becoming permanent

* Monday to Friday working hours - no weekends

* Stable role within a growing manufacturing business

* Friendly and supportive team environment

If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client