26T Tanker Driver

GAP Group Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension & life assurance

Company-funded social events & Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work scheme and health perks

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A leading hire solutions provider in Bristol seeks a skilled 26T Class 2 Tanker Driver for their Tanker Services Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for safety in transporting liquid wastes, delivering water, and ensuring compliance with all regulations. The role offers competitive salary, paid overtime, and additional perks including training and development opportunities. Join a dynamic team and enjoy career progression within the company.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence is mandatory.
• Previous HGV driving experience in tanker or waste sector is an advantage.
• Willingness to follow health and safety procedures is essential.
• Ability to maintain and perform minor repairs on vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect and transport liquid wastes.
• Deliver non-potable water and service welfare units.
• Keep accurate digital records via BigChange system.
• Maintain high standards of safety and customer service.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC (35 hours)

Valid Digi Tacho card

Good knowledge of Health & Safety

Ability to handle queries on site

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, South West, Bristol Tanker Services

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

We're looking for a skilled 26T Class 2 Tanker Driver to join our Tanker Services Division. You'll be responsible for safely collecting and transporting a variety of liquid wastes, delivering non‑potable water, and ensuring all work meets environmental, DVSA, and HSE regulations.

Your day will be varied — from servicing welfare units and emptying effluent tanks, to supporting industrial and construction projects. You'll use modern equipment, keep accurate digital records via our BigChange system, and maintain high standards of safety, service, and customer care.

Daily Schedule

• Morning: Vehicle checks, load preparation, and review of your day's work plan.
• First jobs: Service welfare units and septic tanks — empty, clean, refill chemicals, replenish consumables.
• Midday: Deliver non‑potable water or remove waste from industrial sites (including drilling waste, soil engineering, and interceptors).
• Afternoon: Complete final site visits, record job details and photos on BigChange, and get customer sign‑off.
• End of day: Return to depot, complete paperwork, clean and maintain vehicle, pumps, and hoses.

About You

HGV Class 2 licence, Driver CPC (35 hours), and valid Digi Tacho card.

Previous HGV driving experience — tanker or waste sector experience an advantage.

Good knowledge of Health & Safety and willingness to follow procedures.

Ability to maintain your vehicle to a high standard and carry out minor repairs.

Professional approach to customers and ability to handle queries on site.

Flexibility for occasional weekend/event work and overtime.

About Us

Why Join GAP?

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in‑house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5 more).
• Contributory pension & life assurance.
• Company‑funded social events & Employee Welfare Fund.
• Cycle to Work scheme and health perks (EAP, flu jab, wellness hub).
• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression — we promote from within.

Next Steps

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you! To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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