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 requiredThe 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 opportunityBenefits:
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 environmentIf 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
Salary description
£13.50 - £13.75 per hour