FLT Drivers with Experience


Company:	Hamton Environmental Services
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dagenaham, RM9 6SA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are looking for experienced Counterbalance FLT Drivers to join our in-plant logistics operation in Dagenham. This is a busy, hands-on role in a high-volume warehouse environment, so we need confident FLT operators who can work at pace while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy and reliability.

You will operate a 5.5-tonne battery-powered Counterbalance FLT, handling large pallets, metal racks and other types of packaging. This is not a newly qualified driver role; we are looking for people with at least 5 years' recent, regular hands-on Counterbalance FLT experience and proven loading and unloading large lorry and sea container experience.

What you'll be doing

• Loading and unloading large lorries and sea containers

• Moving large pallets, metal racks and other packaging safely around the warehouse

• Carrying out stock movements and scanning materials

• Completing associated paperwork accurately

• Carrying out daily FLT pre-use checks and maintaining good housekeeping

• Working safely around pedestrians, vehicles and other warehouse activity

• Reporting any damage, defects, hazards or safety concerns promptly

What we're looking for

• At least 5 years' recent, hands-on Counterbalance FLT experience in a busy warehouse/logistics environment

• A valid Counterbalance FLT certificate

• Proven experience loading and unloading large lorries and sea containers

• Strong warehouse and material-handling experience

• Excellent FLT safety awareness and driving standards

• A proven high level of attendance, excellent timekeeping and a reliable approach to work

• The flexibility to work all three shifts on rotation

Shift pattern and overtime

Monday-Friday rotating shifts: 06:30-14:30 | 14:30-22:30 | 22:30-06:30

Regular overtime available: Saturday 1.5x standard rate | Sunday 2x standard rate

What we offer

• Permanent employment with a competitive hourly rate

• 28 days holiday, including statutory holidays One additional service day for each completed calendar year, up to 5 additional days

• Workplace pension scheme

• Regular overtime opportunities with enhanced weekend rates

• Company uniform

All candidates must pass a mandatory in-plant practical FLT assessment.

We are interested in your actual driving ability, not simply how long you have held a certificate. You will need to demonstrate safe, confident truck control and correct load handling in a working warehouse environment.

If you're an experienced Counterbalance FLT driver with strong attendance, excellent timekeeping and the right practical experience, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for one of our permanent positions in Dagenham, Essex.

It is the aim of the company to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender / gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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