Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Acorn Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-site parking

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Early finish Fridays 12:15pm

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a well-established manufacturing site near Exeter. The role is day shift, Monday to Friday, with times 7:45am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7:45am to 12:15pm on Fridays, on a temporary contract.

You will operate a counterbalance forklift safely, load/unload, move stock, handle goods-in, and assist with stock control while maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid externally accredited Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Previous Counterbalance FLT operating experience.
• Experience working within a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles and incoming deliveries.
• Move stock, raw materials, and finished products throughout the site.
• Store and retrieve pallets from racking and designated storage areas.
• Assist with goods-in, stock control, and inventory checks.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders where required.
• Complete warehouse paperwork and update stock records accurately.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

FLT operating experience

Warehouse experience

Job description

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

Exeter | £13.65 per hour | Monday - Friday | Temporary

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a well-established manufacturing company based near Exeter. A forklift driving role, with other responsibilities surrounding warehouse operations and goods in. Working the day shift Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7:45am to 12:15pm on Fridays. We're looking for people with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. The successful candidates will be proactive and comfortable working independently, as well as being a team player. Please note: the Counterbalance Forklift Licence needs to be external.

Key Duties

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles and incoming deliveries.
• Move stock, raw materials, and finished products throughout the site.
• Store and retrieve pallets from racking and designated storage areas.
• Assist with goods-in, stock control, and inventory checks.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders where required.
• Complete warehouse paperwork and update stock records accurately.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety.

Requirements

• Valid externally accredited Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Previous Counterbalance FLT operating experience.
• Experience working within a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work safely.
• Reliable, hardworking, and punctual.
• Ability to undertake some manual handling duties when required.

What We Offer

• £13.65 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Early finish every Friday at 12:15pm.
• Weekly pay.
• On-site parking.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

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