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Temporary

Counterbalance Driver

Regional Recruitment
Northampton
money-bag £13.20/hour
Posted: 13 May 2026 (1 week ago)
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Ref: 225104926

                                                                                                                                              Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Wanted - Immediate Start!

                                                                                                                                                          Northampton NN4 & NN5 | £13.20p/h

                                                                                                                                                                    Temp to Perm, Night shift

                                                                                                                                                 Are you an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver ?

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver on behalf of a leading distributing company seeking a motivated individual to join their team. This role offers long-term work, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

 What''s on Offer:

  •  A stable role within a well-established and growing company
  • Friendly environment and well established team
  • Competitive salary package with additional overtime available with the potential of overtime

Qualifications:

 Essential:

  •  Previous experince working in a warehouse or logistics enviroment is desirable but not essential
  • Ability to carry out manual handling and physically damending tasks
  • Good attention to detail to ensure accurate picking and packing 
  • Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills and a positive work ethic
  • Ability to always follow health and safety procedures
  • Willingness to work shifts, overtime or weekends when required
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills for reading labels and completing paperwork

Desirable:

 Forklift licence (FLT) is requred for this position 

Roles & Responsibilities

  •  Loading and unloading deliveries using appropriate manual handling techniques
  • Checking incoming goods against delivery notes and reporting any damages or discrepancies
  • Sorting, organising, and storing stock in the correct warehouse locations
  • Operating warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks, pump trucks, and (where trained) forklifts
  • Preparing goods for dispatch, including labelling, wrapping, and securing pallets
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment at all times
  • Following health and safety procedures and complying with warehouse regulations

Requirements

 As Counterbalance Driver you will also be expected to:

  •  · Proactive, driven individual who thrives in fast paced environments.

About Regional Recruitment

 This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.

 If this Counterbalance Forklift Driver role is right for you - Click to apply below.

 To explore more roles available across the UK, please visit (url removed)

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