Counterbalance Driver in Corby)

Company: Impact Recruitment Services
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Location: Corby
Job Description:

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

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Posted: July 6th, 2026