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