Counterbalance Driver

Gi Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Counterbalance Driver in Northampton with responsibilities including loading and unloading lorries, breaking down pallets, and manual handling. Applicants must have prior experience and a valid FLT license. Salary is £12.21 per hour with flexible working days. This is a full-time, ongoing position.

Benefits

Ongoing position

Free on-site parking

Flexible days of work

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a similar role.
• FLT license must be in date.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading lorries.
• Breaking down pallets.
• Moving pallets around the warehouse.
• Prepping the forklift.
• Manual handling.

Skills

Previous work experience

In-date FLT license

Time management

Flexibility with hours and days

Job description

Overview

Counterbalance Driver

Shift & Pay Details: Salary: £12.21 per hour; Working Hours: 5 days out of 7 / 11:45 - 20:45; Location: Northampton, NN5

Responsibilities

• Loading and loading lorries
• Breaking down pallets
• Moving pallets around the warehouse
• Prepping the forklift
• Manual handling

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous work experience required
• Must have an in-date FLT license
• Time management
• Able to be flexible with hours and days of work

Benefits and perks

• On going position
• Free on site parking
• Flexible days of work

How to apply

If you believe you would be the right for this position and you are ready to make the move please email or please apply direct online and we will contact you!

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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Job Info

Job Title: Counterbalance Driver

Company: Gi Group

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Posted: Oct 9th 2025

Sector: Distribution

Contract: Contract

Hours: Full Time