Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver – Full Time – Wrexham

Catering; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to permanent

Immediate start

Competitive hourly pay

Acorn Rewards Scheme

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a busy manufacturing site in Wrexham. The role is temporary to permanent with an immediate start, requiring a valid Counterbalance licence and the ability to move materials safely around the site.

You will support production by loading/unloading goods, issuing materials to production teams, and maintaining clean, safe working areas on rotating day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Previous experience in FLT, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing roles.
• Ability to work a rotating day and night shift pattern; strong health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• 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 movement of materials.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards; keep areas safe and organized.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

FLT experience

Health & Safety

Communication

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.

Salary: £13.06-£13.66/hour

Job Type: Contract

Location: Wrexham