Counterbalance FLT Driver and Production Operator

Acorn-By-Synergie; Honiton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day week

Weekends off

28 days holiday

Pension

On-site parking

Tea and coffee

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Acorn-By-Synergie seeks a Counterbalance FLT Driver and Production Operative in Dunkeswell/Honiton area. The role covers forklift duties along with production tasks in a busy food operation, requiring flexibility across the site and adherence to strict cleanliness and safety standards.

The position offers a 4‑day week with fixed day off, weekends off, and overtime is paid. A valid FLT licence and reliable transport are essential to access the site.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence and recent experience.
• Attention to detail essential in food business.
• Own transport due to location.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance FLT as required.
• Build pallets and move stock around site.
• Wash IBCs, complete paperwork and checks.
• Move stock and raw materials in and out of the unit.
• Support warehouse and production teams as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

Production Operative

Forklift driving

Warehouse duties

Job description

Counterbalance FLT Driver and Production Operator (a1WNz0000052phtMAA) Honiton, England

Salary: GBP15.47 - GBP23.2 per hour

Counterbalance FLT Driver | Production Operative | Forklift Driver | Warehouse Operative

Dunkeswell, near Honiton (EX14) | £15.47 per hour + £23.20 overtime | 4-Day Week | 6am–4pm | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn bySynergieis recruiting aCounterbalance FLT Driver / Production Operativeto join a busy food business inDunkeswell.

This is avaried, hands-on role, with forklift driving making up around15% of the working day. There are generally two FLT drivers on duty, so you will be expected to work wherever needed across the operation.

What We Offer

£15.47 per hour.

£23.20 per hour overtime after 38 hours.

4-day working week, with one fixed weekday off each week.

Every weekend off.

Temporary to permanent opportunity.

28 days' holiday, pension, and on-site parking.

Free tea and coffee.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Key Duties

Operate a Counterbalance FLT when required.

Build pallets and move stock safely around the site.

Wash IBCs.

Complete paperwork and checks accurately.

Move stock and raw materials in and out of the unit.

Support the warehouse and production teams with other duties as required.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and housekeeping.

Requirements

Valid Counterbalance FLT licence – RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent.

Recent Counterbalance FLT experience.

Excellent attention to detail, which is essential in a food business.

Reliable and willing to get involved across the operation.

Own transport is essential due to the location.