Acorn Recruitment

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver

LL11 1BS

Key information

Pay
£13.06 to £13.66 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
2 Oct 2026
Closing date
1 Nov 2026

About this role

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver | FLT Driver | Counterbalance FLT Operator | Forklift Driver

£13.06-£13.66 per hour | 4 On 4 Off Fixed Days Fixed Nights or Rotating available | Temporary to Permanent | 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.

What We Offer

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£13.06-£13.66 per hour.

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Temporary to permanent opportunity.

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Immediate start available.

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Competitive hourly pay.

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

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Access to Acorn wellbeing services and support portal.

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Ongoing support from Acorn by Synergie throughout your assignment.

Hours & Pay

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4 on 4 off days, 4 don 4 off nights or rotating days/nights available.

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Day shifts

6am-6pm.

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Night shifts

6pm-6am.

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£13.06-£13.66 per hour.

Key Duties

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Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.

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Offload deliveries and store goods correctly.

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Issue raw materials and packaging to production teams.

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Load and unload vehicles as required.

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Support manufacturing operations with the movement of materials.

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

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Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies.

Requirements

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Valid

Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.

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

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Ability to work on one of thet shift patterns stated

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Reliable with a strong awareness of health and safety.

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

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Available for an immediate start.

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 online today with your up-to-date CV and a member of the Acorn by Synergie team will be in touch.