Counterbalance FLT Driver and Production Operative
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Counterbalance FLT Driver | Night Shift Production Operative | Forklift Driver | FLT Driver</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Dunkeswell, near Honiton (EX14) | £18.47 per hour + £27.70 overtime | Monday-Thursday, 4pm-2am | 4-Day Week | Temporary to Permanent</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Introduction</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Counterbalance FLT Driver / Production Operative to join a busy food business in Dunkeswell, near Honiton.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be expected to work wherever needed across the production operation.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Training will be provided on day shifts, 6am-4pm.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We Offer</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£18.47 per hour.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£27.70 per hour overtime.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday-Thursday, 4pm-2am.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">4-day working week.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Training on day shifts, 6am-4pm.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Temporary to permanent opportunity.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">28 days' holiday, pension and on-site parking.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Free tea and coffee.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Employee Assistance Programme.</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Duties</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Drive a Counterbalance FLT when required.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Build pallets and move stock.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Wash IBCs.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Complete paperwork and checks.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Move stock and raw materials in and out of the unit.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support production and the wider team with other duties as required.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and housekeeping.</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Recent FLT experience.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent attention to detail - essential in a food business.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Flexible, reliable and willing to get involved across the operation.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Own transport is essential due to the location.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Interested?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers</p>
Ready to apply for this vacancy?
This driving opportunity is hosted on CV-Library. Click below to view the official posting and submit your application.
Key Details
- Date Posted: 07 Oct 2026
- Location: Honiton, Devon
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Category: Manufacturing/Surveying
Need an updated driver CV?
Build an ATS-optimised transport CV in 5 minutes with professional templates.
Build Free CV NowEmployer Information
CV-Library
Verified Transport EmployerVerified transport and logistics firm operating commercial fleets across the UK network.
More Jobs at CV-Library