Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver


Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Salary:	£13.06 to £13.66 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wrexham, LL11 1BS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver | FLT Driver | Counterbalance FLT Operator | Forklift Driver

£13.06-£13.66 per hour | 4 On 4 Off Rotating Days & Nights | Temporary to Permanent | 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.

What We Offer

£13.06-£13.66 per hour.

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.

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.

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.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver, FLT Driver, Counterbalance FLT Operator, Forklift Driver or Warehouse Operative, apply online today with your up-to-date CV and a member of the Acorn by Synergie team will be in touch.

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