Counterbalance Nights

Kinaxia Logistics; England; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Uniform & PPE Provided

Free Onsite Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Loyalty Awards for long service

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Kinaxia Daventry is seeking a Counterbalance Driver for the night shift to join our warehouse team. You will play a key role in receiving, storing and dispatching goods safely and efficiently.

The role requires a valid UK/EU Counterbalance forklift licence, prior forklift experience in a warehouse, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and safe working practices. You will use scanning equipment and contribute to team success.

Qualifications

• Valid UK/EU Forklift Truck Licence (Counterbalance).
• Previous experience operating a forklift in a warehouse.
• Confident loading/unloading a variety of vehicle types.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Experience using scanning equipment.
• Good IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading pallets from vehicles.
• Off-loading incoming goods into the warehouse.
• Reviewing goods-in paperwork and checking collections.
• Comparing notes and locations to ensure correct items are dispatched.
• Unloading goods into storage locations.
• Allocating pallets into warehouse racking safely and accurately.
• Completing warehouse and stock location documentation.
• Wrapping pallets for storage and distribution.
• Maintaining safe working practices and housekeeping.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Forklift driving

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Scanning equipment

IT literacy

Team player

Reliability

Tools

Scanning equipment

Job description

Counterbalance Driver

Kinaxia Daventry | Night Shift

Kinaxia Daventry is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Driver to join our warehouse team on a night shift basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a professional logistics operation where safety, teamwork and reliability are at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Full Uniform & PPE Provided

Free Onsite Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Loyalty Awards for 5, 10, 20, 30 & 40 Years of Service

Employee Discounts Across Leading Brands, Including:

• Shopping
• Travel
• Motoring
• Days Out

Stable Employment with a Growing Logistics Business

About the Role

As a Counterbalance Driver, you will play a key role in ensuring goods are received, stored and dispatched efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Loading and unloading pallets from vehicles

Off-loading incoming goods into the warehouse

Reviewing goods-in paperwork and checking collections

Comparing notes and locations to ensure the correct items are selected for dispatch

Unloading goods into storage locations

Allocating pallets into warehouse racking safely and accurately

Completing warehouse and stock location documentation

Wrapping pallets ready for storage and distribution

Maintaining safe working practices and excellent housekeeping standards

Essential Skills & Experience

Valid UK/EU Forklift Truck Licence (Counterbalance)

Previous experience operating a Forklift Truck within a warehouse environment

Confident loading and unloading a variety of vehicle types

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines

Experience using scanning equipment

Good IT literacy skills

Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team

Why Join Kinaxia?

At Kinaxia, we value our people and recognise the contribution they make to our success. Whether you're looking for long-term stability, excellent benefits, or the opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, you'll find it here.