Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver

Acorn · Honiton, Devon

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver at Acorn, based in Honiton, Devon, paying £14.00 - £15.47 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.

Salary
£14.00 - £15.47 per hour
Location
Honiton, Devon
Contract
Temp to perm
Posted
3 hours ago
Closes
1 Oct 2026
Sector
Forklift Driver

15% below the typical rate for forklift driver

Reference BBBH35310_1788349617

About the role

Counterbalance FLT Driver | Counterbalance Forklift Driver | FLT Driver

Dunkeswell, near Honiton (EX14) | £15.47 per hour + £23.20 overtime | Monday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Friday | 6am-4pm | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Are you an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver looking for a better work-life balance and a long-term opportunity?

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting experienced Counterbalance Forklift Drivers, FLT Drivers and Warehouse Operatives to join a well-established and busy warehouse team in Dunkeswell, near Honiton.

With a Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, 6am-4pm shift, you'll have every weekend off, while earning £15.47 per hour and £23.20 per hour for overtime after 38 hours.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a Temp-to-Perm position with a stable company and an experienced, supportive warehouse team.

What We Offer
  • £15.47 per hour.

  • £23.20 per hour overtime after 38 hours.

  • Monday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Friday, 6am-4pm.

  • 4-day working week.

  • Every weekend off.

  • Temp-to-Perm opportunity.

  • On-site parking.

  • 28 days holiday entitlement.

  • Pension scheme.

  • Free tea and coffee.

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

  • Stable warehouse environment with excellent staff retention.

  • Opportunity for a long-term position.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely.

  • Loading and unloading deliveries.

  • Moving and storing stock around the warehouse.

  • Loading, stacking and transporting goods.

  • Ensuring stock is stored safely and accurately.

  • Supporting the wider warehouse team.

  • Maintaining good housekeeping standards.

  • Following all Health & Safety procedures.

Requirements
  • A valid Counterbalance FLT licence - RTITB, ITSSAR or equivalent.

  • Recent Counterbalance FLT experience.

  • Good communication and teamwork skills.

  • A reliable and punctual approach.

  • Own transport - essential due to the location.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver, Counterbalance Forklift Driver or FLT Driver looking for a long-term opportunity in Dunkeswell, near Honiton, with a 4-day working week, excellent pay and every weekend off, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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

Reference: BBBH35310_1788349617 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 1 Oct 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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