Counterbalance Forklift Driver

ACS Staffing Solutions; Corby; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary with potential to permanent

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a busy timber yard in Corby. You will operate a counterbalance forklift, load and unload timber, move stock around the yard, and assist with customer orders.

The role is outdoors, Monday to Friday 07:30–16:40, with a temporary contract that could become permanent for the right candidate. A valid forklift licence and safe working practices are essential.

Qualifications

• A valid counterbalance forklift licence.
• Experience operating a counterbalance truck.
• Experience handling timber or other long, bulky materials would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Reliable, hardworking and practical approach.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading deliveries of timber and other materials.
• Moving stock around the yard and into designated storage areas.
• Assisting with the preparation and movement of customer orders.
• Supporting general yard and warehouse duties when required.
• Keeping the working area clean, tidy and safe.
• Carrying out daily forklift checks and reporting any faults.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Counterbalance forklift experience

Timber/bulky materials handling

Health and safety awareness

Reliable team player

Practical approach

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Location: Corby
Pay: £13.75
Hours: Monday to Friday - 07.30 - 16.40
Contract: Temporary with the potential to go permanent

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy timber yard in Corby.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands‑on, outdoor environment and is confident handling timber and other bulky materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.

• Loading and unloading deliveries of timber and other materials.

• Moving stock around the yard and into designated storage areas.

• Assisting with the preparation and movement of customer orders.

• Supporting general yard and warehouse duties when required.

• Keeping the working area clean, tidy and safe.

• Carrying out daily forklift checks and reporting any faults.

What We're Looking For

• A valid counterbalance forklift licence.

• Previous experience operating a counterbalance truck.

• Experience handling timber or other long, bulky materials would be an advantage.

• A good understanding of workplace health and safety.

• A reliable, hardworking and practical approach.

• The ability to work well as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly pay.

• Monday to Friday working.

• Opportunity for a permanent position for the right candidate.

• A friendly, supportive team environment.

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