Acorn Recruitment

FLT Driver

TA19 0BT

Key information

Pay
£15.87 to £15.87 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
14 Oct 2026
Closing date
13 Nov 2026

About this role

FLT Driver - Nights | Counterbalance Forklift Driver | Night Shift Forklift Operator

Ilminster, Somerset | £15.87 per Hour | 6:30pm-4am | Monday-Thursday | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced

FLT Driver to join a reputable and well-established manufacturing company in

Ilminster, Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable

Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for a long-term role with the potential to secure permanent employment.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck, supplying production lines with materials and maintaining accurate stock movements.

With competitive pay, consistent night shifts and a supportive working environment, this role offers genuine long-term career prospects.

What We Offer

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£15.87 per hour.

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Weekly pay.

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Monday to Thursday night shifts.

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Working hours of 6

30pm-4am.

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Three-day weekends.

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Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

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Long-term career potential.

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Clean, organised and well-maintained working environment.

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Ongoing support from the dedicated Acorn by Synergie team in Yeovil.

Key Duties

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Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck within a busy manufacturing environment.

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Supply production lines with one-tonne containers to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations.

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Accurately manage stock movements using a computerised inventory system.

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Maintain efficient material flow throughout the production facility.

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Follow all company health and safety procedures and workplace standards.

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Work effectively both independently and as part of the wider production team.

Requirements

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Valid and up-to-date

Counterbalance FLT Licence is essential.

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Previous experience within a manufacturing, warehouse or production environment.

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Ability to undertake physically demanding work.

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Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated approach.

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Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

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Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Interested?

If you're an experienced

FLT Driver, Counterbalance Forklift Driver or Night Shift Forklift Operator looking for your next opportunity in

Ilminster, Somerset, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply online today or contact the Acorn by Synergie Yeovil branch for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.