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FLT Driver

Job details
Posting date: 30 December 2025
Salary: £14.82 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 January 2026
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire, wa7 1pz
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH24486_1767090297

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Summary

FLT Driver - Runcorn

Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn | £14.82 per hour | Full-Time | Temporary (Ongoing), flexibility is initially required re hours

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced FLT Driver for our manufacturing client based on Astmoor Industrial Estate in Runcorn. This is an ongoing temporary position with the potential to become permanent following successful completion of on-site training. Our client values its people, offering excellent working conditions, training, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Hours

Rotational three-shift pattern, Monday to Friday:

  • 6:00am - 2:00pm

  • 2:00pm - 10:00pm

  • 10:00pm - 6:00am (Sunday to Thursday)

Initially some flexibility is required re working hours, as the shifts may not follow this regular pattern for a few weeks, as there is the need to cover sickness and other absence from site

Key Duties

  • Load and unload wagons safely and efficiently.

  • Move stock around the warehouse and production areas.

  • Ensure production machinery is supplied with the required materials.

  • Liaise with other departments as needed.

  • Carry out general warehouse duties, including stock control, labelling, and some computer work.

Requirements

  • RTITB or ITSSAR accredited FLT Counterbalance licence.

  • Reach licence (refreshed within the last three years) preferred.

  • Experienced, careful, and confident FLT driver.

  • Good stable work history.

Pay & Benefits

  • Starting rate: £14.82 per hour.

  • Enhanced pay for overtime.

  • Weekly pay and accrued holiday.

  • Free on-site parking.

  • Access to the Acorn Rewards Scheme.

  • Dedicated Acorn Account Manager for ongoing support.

  • Excellent working conditions with training and development opportunities.

Interested?

Immediate starts available. Apply now to join a supportive team and advance your career as an FLT Driver in Runcorn.

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

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