Flt Counterbalance Driver

Ashby De; Corby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Corby is seeking a Forklift Truck Operator to safely move products throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will have over three months of experience, a current counterbalance forklift certification, and be available for rotating shifts. This position offers competitive pay rates, with opportunities for permanent placement after an initial 12-week temp-to-perm arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Monday to Friday rotating shift patterns

Bonus payments after permanent placement

Qualifications

• Over three months of experience operating a counterbalance truck.
• Hold a current counterbalance forklift truck certification.
• Proven experience in loading and unloading vehicles.
• Strong understanding of paperwork, particularly in reading and numeracy.
• Available to work rotating day shifts.
• Open to an initial 12-week temp-to-perm arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Forklift Truck (Counterbalance) to move products and materials.
• Ensure safety measures are in place while handling heavy materials.
• Collaborate with production teams to maintain workflow and achieve daily targets.

Skills

Experience operating a counterbalance truck

Current counterbalance forklift truck certification

Experience in loading and unloading vehicles

Strong understanding of paperwork

Availability for rotating day shifts

Job description

In this role, you'll operate a Forklift Truck (Counterbalance) to move products and materials throughout the production facility and yard. Safety is paramount, so you'll need to ensure safety measures are in place while handling heavy materials. You'll also collaborate with production teams to maintain workflow and achieve daily targets.

Skills & Experience

• Have over three months of experience operating a counterbalance truck.
• Hold a current counterbalance forklift truck certification.
• Possess proven experience in loading and unloading vehicles.
• Have a strong understanding of paperwork, particularly in reading and numeracy.
• Be available to work rotating day shifts.
• Be open to an initial 12-week temp-to-perm arrangement.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday rotating shift pattern:
  • 6am / 2.30pm – 10am / 6.30pm – 1pm / 9.30pm
• Pay structure:
  • £14.00ph Standard hours
  • £21.00ph Overtime (Mon‑Sat)
  • £28.00ph Overtime (Sunday)
  • £55.00 per week PM Shift allowance
• Permanent Placement (After 12 Weeks):
  • £14.20ph Standard hours
  • £21.30ph Overtime (Mon‑Sat)
  • £28.40ph Overtime (Sunday)
  • £55.00 per week PM Shift allowance
  • Bonus payments.

If you're interested in proceeding with the application for this role, please apply online.