HGV Class 2 Tanker Driver

Description:

Are you a skilled HGV Class 2 / Class C Driver with a hands-on attitude and a willingness to get stuck in? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Tanker Driver to join a growing team delivering specialist wastewater and environmental services.

This is a hands-on role that combines HGV driving with operational site work. The successful candidate will be willing to learn, work as part of a team, and get involved in all aspects of the job rather than just driving the vehicle.

What You'll Be Doing:

✅ Driving and operating tankers and HGVs to support customer disposal requirements

✅ Working as part of a team on major cleaning and maintenance projects across wastewater assets

✅ Learning to operate vacuum tankers (vactors), booms and other specialist equipment, this is not just a driving role. We're looking for someone who is happy to get involved on-site and develop new operational skills.

✅ Working on large tanks, wet wells, siphons and other wastewater infrastructure

✅ Carrying out manual handling duties, including handling suction hoses, removing debris and assisting with site clean-up

✅ Completing digital site reports, vehicle inspections and associated documentation

✅ Assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of vehicles, plant and specialist equipment to ensure the highest standards are maintained

✅ Working safely in a variety of environments and conditions

✅ Participating in the on-call rota when required

What we're looking for:

Full UK Class C (HGV Class 2) Licence – Essential
Strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude, must be willing to have Training & Development
Willingness to work away from home on a regular basis most weeks (Mon to Fri)

This role involves regular working away, typically Monday to Friday. Hotel accommodation and Breakfast provided, plus £50 per night subsistence payment (£200 for a standard working week away)
Additional incentive payments available for those committed to consecutive weeks away

Right to work in the UK
Drainage or wastewater experience is advantageous but not essential