Counterbalance FLT Driver and Production Operative
Acorn · Honiton, Devon
Counterbalance FLT Driver and Production Operative at Acorn, based in Honiton, Devon, paying £14.00 - £18.47 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £14.00 - £18.47 per hour
- Location
- Honiton, Devon
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Closes
- 3 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
Bang in line with the market for forklift driver
Reference a1WNz0000052rBpMAI_1788530666
About the role
Counterbalance FLT Driver | Night Shift Production Operative | Forklift Driver | FLT Driver
Dunkeswell, near Honiton (EX14) | £18.47 per hour + £27.70 overtime | Monday-Thursday, 4pm-2am | 4-Day Week | Temporary to Permanent
IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting a Counterbalance FLT Driver / Production Operative to join a busy food business in Dunkeswell, near Honiton.
This is a varied, hands-on night shift role, with forklift driving making up around 15% of the working day. There are generally two FLT drivers on duty, so you will be expected to work wherever needed across the production operation.
Training will be provided on day shifts, 6am-4pm.
What We Offer£18.47 per hour.
£27.70 per hour overtime.
Monday-Thursday, 4pm-2am.
4-day working week.
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.
Training on day shifts, 6am-4pm.
Temporary to permanent opportunity.
28 days' holiday, pension and on-site parking.
Free tea and coffee.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Drive a Counterbalance FLT when required.
Build pallets and move stock.
Wash IBCs.
Complete paperwork and checks.
Move stock and raw materials in and out of the unit.
Support production and the wider team with other duties as required.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and housekeeping.
Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
Recent FLT experience.
Excellent attention to detail - essential in a food business.
Flexible, reliable and willing to get involved across the operation.
Own transport is essential due to the location.
If you're an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver, FLT Driver, Forklift Driver or Production Operative looking for a well-paid night shift job in Dunkeswell, near Honiton, with a 4-day working week 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: a1WNz0000052rBpMAI_1788530666 · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 3 Oct 2026 · Listed via Acorn
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