26T Vacuum Tanker Driver — Growth, Benefits, Modern Tools

GAP Group; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Group is hiring a 26T Class 2 Tanker Driver to join the Tanker Services Division. The role involves safely collecting and transporting liquid wastes, delivering non-potable water, and ensuring compliance with environmental, DVSA, and HSE regulations.

You will service welfare units, empty effluent tanks, and support industrial projects. You’ll use modern equipment, keep digital records via BigChange, and maintain high standards of safety, service and customer care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Morning checks, load preparation, and review of day’s work plan.
• Service welfare units and septic tanks - empty, clean, refill chemicals, replenish consumables.
• Midday deliveries of non-potable water or waste removal from industrial sites.
• Afternoon: complete final site visits, record job details and photos on BigChange, obtain customer sign-off.
• End of day: return to depot, complete paperwork, clean and maintain vehicle, pumps, and hoses.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC (35 hours)

Digi Tacho card

Health & Safety knowledge

Customer care

Flexibility

Job description

GAP Group is hiring a 26T Class 2 Tanker Driver to join the Tanker Services Division. The role involves safely collecting and transporting liquid wastes, delivering non-potable water, and ensuring compliance with environmental, DVSA, and HSE regulations.

You will service welfare units, empty effluent tanks, and support industrial projects. You’ll use modern equipment, keep digital records via BigChange, and maintain high standards of safety, service and customer care.