FLT Driver

Acorn Recruitment; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Night shifts 6:30pm–4am

Long-term career potential

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for Ilminster, Somerset. This night-shift role involves safely operating a Counterbalance forklift, supplying production lines with materials and ensuring accurate stock movements.

Shifts are Monday to Thursday, 6:30pm–4am, paying £15.87 per hour with weekly pay and long-term career prospects; the position offers a temporary-to-permanent route within a busy manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work.
• Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck in a busy manufacturing setting.
• Supply production lines with materials to ensure smooth operations.
• Accurately manage stock movements using a computerised inventory system.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

Stock control

Health & safety

Teamwork

Tools

Inventory system

Job description

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

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

• £15.87 per hour.
• Weekly pay.
• Monday to Thursday night shifts.
• Working hours of 6:30pm-4am.
• Long-term career potential.
• Clean, organised and well-maintained working environment.
• Ongoing support from the dedicated Acorn by Synergie team in Yeovil.

Key Duties

• Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck within a busy manufacturing environment.
• Supply production lines with one-tonne containers to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations.
• Accurately manage stock movements using a computerised inventory system.
• Maintain efficient material flow throughout the production facility.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures and workplace standards.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of the wider production team.

Requirements

• Valid and up-to-date Counterbalance FLT Licence is essential.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work.
• Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated approach.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• 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.

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