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Kettering employers on the A14 logistics corridor turn to WSUK to fill temporary warehouse and forklift roles fast. We supply vetted pickers, packers, loaders and FLT drivers to Prologis Park, Telford Way and Kettering Business Park, with PAYE payroll, right-to-work checks and compliance handled for peak and absence cover.
WSUK fills temporary warehouse and forklift jobs for Kettering employers on Telford Way, Kettering Business Park and Prologis Park Kettering, minutes from the A14 (J7/J9). We supply vetted pickers, packers, loaders and counterbalance, reach and PPT FLT drivers for peaks, absence and short-notice cover, all PAYE with right-to-work checked, scaling teams up or down as your throughput on the A14 corridor changes.
Kettering is a core node on the fast-growing A14 logistics corridor through North Northamptonshire, three minutes from J7 and J9 and directly linking the Golden Triangle to Felixstowe and the east-coast ports. Its warehouse ecosystem spans Telford Way Industrial Estate, Pytchley Lodge, Kettering Business Park and the modern big-box units of Prologis Park Kettering, with Kettering Energy Park and Weekley Woods adding further capacity. Recent years have seen GLP, Prologis, SEGRO, Tritax Symmetry and St Modwen all stake claims along this stretch. Corby's Magna Park, Wellingborough's Park Farm and Market Harborough are all close, so retail distribution, 3PL contract logistics and manufacturer despatch operations across the cluster draw heavily on the same Kettering labour pool.
Port-linked, big-box distribution generates sharp swings in labour demand, which is why Kettering employers regularly need to fill temporary warehouse and forklift roles. WSUK supplies pickers, packers, goods-in and goods-out operatives, loaders, warehouse labourers and counterbalance, reach and PPT FLT drivers for seasonal peaks, container-arrival surges, sickness and holiday gaps and short-notice shifts. We manage vetting, right-to-work verification, PAYE payroll and working-time compliance, and we flex teams up when a container programme or peak lands then scale back afterwards, so managers on Prologis Park and Telford Way protect service levels without over-committing permanent headcount.
Pickers, packers, loaders, goods-in/out operatives and forklift (FLT) drivers supplied to Kettering employers — for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts, with payroll and compliance managed.
Scale your Kettering team for busy periods, promotions and seasonal spikes, then scale back without the fixed cost.
Same-day cover when someone calls in sick or a shift falls short — operatives and forklift drivers, fast.
We handle vetting, right-to-work, PAYE payroll and working-time compliance for every temporary worker.
WSUK covers Kettering and the wider A14 corridor, from Telford Way, Pytchley Lodge and Kettering Business Park to Prologis Park Kettering and the Energy Park. We reach neighbouring Corby, Wellingborough and Market Harborough the same day, supplying temporary warehouse operatives and FLT drivers to distribution and 3PL sites whenever volumes climb.
Our temporary warehouse staff keep Kettering operations flexible. From a vetted local pool, WSUK supplies pickers, packers, loaders, goods-in/out operatives and forklift (FLT) drivers for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts — with payroll, right-to-work and working-time compliance managed. When demand moves, your workforce moves with it.
Indicative PAYE rates as a guide — actual pay varies by shift, experience and location, with premiums for nights and weekends. WSUK advises on competitive local rates to attract and retain the right people.
| Role | Indicative pay |
|---|---|
| Warehouse Operative / Picker-Packer | £12.00–£13.50 / hr |
| Goods-In / Goods-Out Operative | £12.00–£13.50 / hr |
| Counterbalance FLT Driver | £12.50–£14.50 / hr |
| Reach / PPT FLT Driver | £13.00–£15.00 / hr |
| Warehouse Team Leader / Supervisor | £14.00–£18.00 / hr |
Our temporary warehouse staff support Kettering operations of every size, flexing with your busy and quiet periods.
From one short-notice shift to a full seasonal team, we flex your Kettering workforce up and down on demand — with payroll and compliance handled and a single point of contact.
From first call to workers on shift in Kettering, we manage vetting, payroll and cover.
Roles, headcount, shift pattern and how long you need cover.
We match vetted, available workers from our Kettering pool.
Workers arrive ready — we handle payroll and compliance.
Scale up or down shift by shift, with one point of contact.
Yes. WSUK holds vetted counterbalance, reach and PPT FLT drivers ready for the big-box operators on Prologis Park Kettering and Telford Way, licences and right-to-work checked, so you can cover container-arrival surges off the A14 without delay.
We mobilise pickers, packers and loaders across Telford Way, Kettering Business Park and nearby Corby estates at short notice, scaling temporary teams up for peaks then down again, all PAYE with working-time compliance managed.
Yes — we provide same-day and short-notice cover for Kettering employers, scaling teams up and down as volumes change.
Yes. We handle vetting, right-to-work checks, PAYE payroll and working-time compliance for every temporary worker.
Often the same or next day depending on roles and headcount — we respond to enquiries within 2 working hours.
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Tell us your requirement — one worker or a full team — and we'll respond within 2 working hours.