Details:
- Salary: £18 - 23 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: CO6 Fordham Essex
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Hgv 1 Driver – Emergency Water Tanker Operative
Location: Earls Colne
Shifts: Days, Nights, Weekends, Nights Out (4 on / 4 off)
Pay: £18.00/hr (basic) + enhanced overtime + paid nights out
We are looking for experienced and flexible Hgv 1 Driver for a unique and essential field-based role as an Emergency Water Tanker Operative. Representing a key client in the utilities sector, this is a long-term opportunity with the potential to go permanent
About the Role:
As a Field Technician, you’ll play a critical part in delivering clean, drinkable water where piped supply is unavailable. From emergency utility responses to supporting major construction and public events, your work keeps communities and industries connected to water.
This is a 24/7/365 emergency response operation – so flexibility and dedication are vital.
Shift Pattern:
* 4 on / 4 off rota (includes days, nights, weekends)
* Regular nights out (may be a few or all nights during the pattern)
* Full training and shadowing provided
Requirements:
* Valid Hgv 1 Driver Licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card
* Age 23+ (due to insurance)
* Max 6 points (no DD, DR, or IN convictions)
* Comfortable working independently post-training
* Strong awareness of hygiene and safety – you’ll be handling water for human consumption
Pay & Benefits:
* £18.00/hr basic
* Enhanced overtime rates
* Paid nights out
* Full training provided
* Supportive team environment
Be part of a team that helps keep the nation flowing Hgv 1 Driver– supporting businesses, communities, and infrastructure across the UK with a vital resource: safe water.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Willing to do Nights out
Experience:
* Hgv 1 Driver 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Digi Card (required)
* CPC Card (required)