Job Description:

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver | FLT Driver | Counterbalance FLT Operator | Forklift Driver | Warehouse Operative

Temporary to Permanent | £13.06-£13.66 per hour | 4 on 4 off Rotating Days & Nights | Immediate Start

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver to join a busy manufacturing business on a temporary to permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence who are looking for long-term, full-time employment with an immediate start. You'll play a key role in supporting production by ensuring materials are loaded, unloaded, and moved safely throughout the site.

Key Duties

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.

• Offload deliveries and store goods correctly.

• Issue raw materials and packaging to production teams.

• Load and unload vehicles as required.

• Support manufacturing operations with the movement of materials.

• Maintain high housekeeping standards, ensuring work areas remain safe, clean, and organised.

• Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies.

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.

• Previous experience in a similar FLT, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing role.

• Ability to work a rotating day and night shift pattern.

• Reliable with a strong awareness of health and safety.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Available for an immediate start.

Hours & Pay

• 4 days on / 4 days off / 4 nights on rotating shift pattern.

• Day shifts: 6am-6pm.

• Night shifts: 6pm-6am.

• £13.06-£13.66 per hour.

What We Offer

• Temporary to permanent opportunity.

• Immediate start available.

• Competitive hourly pay.

• Access to the Acorn Rewards Scheme with discounts and high street vouchers.

• Access to Acorn wellbeing services and support portal.

• Ongoing support from Acorn by Synergie throughout your assignment.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver, FLT Driver, Counterbalance FLT Operator, Forklift Driver, or Warehouse Operative, apply today with your up-to-date CV and a member of the Acorn by Synergie team will be in touch.