Details:
- Salary: £16 - 17 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Knowsley Merseyside
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Tanker Driver / Jet‑Vac Operator
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside & Cheshire
Job Type: Full‑Time
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Overtime + Call‑Out Payments
Our client is one of the North West’s leading drainage and plumbing specialists across Liverpool, Merseyside, Cheshire and West Lancashire.
As they continue to expand their off‑mains drainage, commercial tanker, and emergency response services, they are looking for a skilled and reliable Tanker Driver / Jet‑Vac Operator to join their team.
The Role
You will operate their modern Jet‑Vac / vacuumation tankers to support domestic, commercial, industrial, and off‑mains drainage work. This is a varied, hands‑on role that includes:
* Emptying septic tanks, treatment plants and surcharged manholes
* High‑flow jetting of large‑bore drainage systems
* Supporting engineers on emergency callouts and flooding incidents
* Safe collection, transport & disposal of wastewater
* Completing job sheets, waste transfer notes and vehicle checks
* Delivering excellent customer service on‑site
If you enjoy practical work, problem‑solving and being out on the road, this role is ideal.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience operating Jet‑Vac / combi‑tanker vehicles (preferred)
* OEM-approved tanker training (or willingness to undertake it)
* Strong awareness of safety, PPE and environmental compliance
* Good communication and customer service skills
* Ability to handle hoses and equipment (manual handling involved)
* A reliable, positive and professional attitude
Licences:
* Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence desirable
* CPC & Digital Tachograph card beneficial
What's on
* Competitive salary (experience‑based)
* Overtime & call‑out enhancements
* Company training, including OEM tanker competency
* Genuine career progression into senior operator or supervisory roles
* A supportive team culture with a long‑established local reputation
Hours
Full‑time position, Monday – Friday, with participation in an out‑of‑hours rota for emergency support when required.
Why Join our client?
You’ll be joining a well‑respected, growing organisation with nearly four decades of drainage excellence in the Northwest. They invest in their people, equipment and customers — and they’re looking for long‑term team members who want to grow with them.
Does this opportunity appeal to you? If so, apply now