Forklift Driver

Acorn by Synergie; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a busy foundry in Yeovil. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm, offering long-term employment and opportunities for training and progression.

You will safely move materials and finished products around the site, support the production team, and perform forklift checks while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse or industrial environments.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Load and unload materials, stock and finished products.
• Move materials safely around the production and foundry areas.
• Support production operations when required.
• Carry out forklift checks and report any issues.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and site rules.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Punctuality

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Yeovil | £13.96 per hour | Monday to Friday | 7am-5pm | Full-Time | Long-Term

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a well-established and growing foundry in Yeovil.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and motivated forklift driver looking for long‑term, full‑time employment, with opportunities for training, development and career progression.

Working within a busy manufacturing environment, you’ll play an important role in safely moving materials and finished products around the site while supporting the wider production team.

What We Offer

• £13.96 per hour.


• Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm.


• Full‑time, long‑term employment.


• No weekend working.


• Training and career development opportunities.


• Supportive and friendly working environment.


• Ongoing support from Acorn by Synergie.

Key Duties

• Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.


• Load and unload materials, stock and finished products.


• Move materials safely around the production and foundry areas.


• Support production operations when required.


• Carry out forklift checks and report any issues.


• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and site rules.


• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence is essential.


• Previous counterbalance forklift experience within a manufacturing, warehouse or industrial environment.


• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.


• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.


• Strong teamworking skills.


• Flexible approach and willingness to support wider production activities.

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