Drainage Tanker Driver – RSM Drain Solutions

RSM Fuel Delivery; Drain; Sur place; EUR 37 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Profit-share

Overtime pay

Nights away pay

Call-out pay

PPE & uniform

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Social events

Holiday entitlement

Career progression

Résumé du poste

RSM Drain Solutions is seeking an experienced Drainage Tanker Driver / HPWJ Operator to operate a Bucher Municipal FlexLine CM120 and support drainage maintenance nationwide. The role includes planned and reactive drainage works, high pressure jetting, vacuum tanker operations, nights away and out-of-hours on-call rotation, with a strong emphasis on safety and professional client interaction.

You will carry out gully cleansing, interceptor cleaning, sewer cleaning and assist CCTV teams.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and HGV category C.
• Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card.
• Minimum 2 years HGV driving experience in drainage/utilities sector.
• Strong safety, communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away as required.

Responsabilités

• Operate a Bucher Municipal FlexLine CM120 tanker for drainage maintenance.
• Carry out gully, catchpit, interceptor, culvert and sewer cleaning.
• Perform high pressure water jetting (HPWJ) operations.
• Conduct vacuum tanker operations and CCTV support when needed.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and maintain records.
• Work on call-out rota and occasional nights away.
• Represent the company professionally on customer sites.

Connaissances

Full UK Driving Licence

Category C HGV Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

2+ years HGV driving

Drainage/utilities sector

Safe working practices

Communication & customer service

Willingness to stay away

Description du poste

Overview

RSM Drain Solutions, part of the rapidly expanding RSM Group, delivers specialist drainage, environmental and infrastructure support services throughout the UK. Following significant investment in a brand-new Bucher Municipal FlexLine CM120 combination jetting and vacuum tanker, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Drainage Tanker Driver / HPWJ Operator to support our growing operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a young, ambitious company with substantial growth plans, modern equipment and a commitment to delivering industry-leading service standards across the drainage and environmental sectors.

Role Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to operate a specialist combination jetting and vacuum tanker carrying out drainage maintenance, blockage clearance, cleansing and emergency response works nationwide.

Role Includes

• Planned drainage maintenance works
• Reactive drainage and emergency call‑out services
• High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) operations
• Vacuum tanker operations
• Occasional nights away depending on project location
• Participation in an out-of-hours emergency response rota
• Direct interaction with clients, site managers and members of the public

Role & Responsibilities

• Operate a Bucher Municipal FlexLine CM120 combination jetting and vacuum tanker.
• Carry out drainage maintenance including:
• Gully cleansing
• Catchpit emptying
• Interceptor cleaning
• Culvert cleansing
• Blockage removal
• Sewer and pipeline jetting
• Wet well and pumping station cleaning
• Perform High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) operations safely and effectively.
• Conduct vacuum excavation and sludge removal activities where required.
• Support CCTV survey and drainage investigation teams where necessary.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections, defect reporting and routine cleaning of tanker equipment.
• Maintain hoses, jetting equipment, nozzles and ancillary drainage equipment.
• Accurately complete job sheets, site reports and electronic records via the company management system.
• Comply with all health, safety and environmental legislation, including Water UK and HPWJ best practice guidance.
• Ensure correct use of PPE, traffic management equipment and safe systems of work.
• Represent RSM professionally whilst working on customer sites.
• Assist with emergency response operations outside normal working hours when required.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Category C HGV Licence.
• Driver CPC Qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 2 years HGV driving experience.
• Experience working within the drainage, utilities or environmental services sector.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to work nationwide and stay away when required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider operational team.

Desirable

• HPWJ Certification.
• Previous combination tanker operating experience.
• Drainage industry experience.
• Confined Space Training.First Aid at Work qualification.
• CCTV drainage survey experience.
• CSCS Card.
• Vacuum excavation experience.

Training can be provided for the right candidate.

Pay and Perks

• Competitive salary.
• 45-hour working week.
• Eligibility for RSM quarterly profit-share scheme.Overtime paid at enhanced rates.
• Additional payments for nights away.
• Out-of-hours call-out payments.
• Full PPE, uniform and training provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Secure on-site parking.
• Company social events.
• Holiday entitlement of 22 days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Clear career progression opportunities within the growing RSM Group.