At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive a forklift, manage stock, and prepare orders in a busy warehouse.
- Company: Established manufacturing business with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, temp-to-perm opportunity, and no weekend shifts.
- Other info: Perfect for those seeking a stable job in a growing industry.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enjoy a hands-on role with growth potential.
- Qualifications: Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and previous warehouse experience required.
The predicted salary is between 13.75 - 13.75 £ per hour.
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Salary: £13.50 - £13.75 per hour + Company Benefits + Training Development
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.
Overview: 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.
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
