Class 1 HGV Driver - Hands-On Environmental Projects

Driverz Work; Wennington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler & Allan in Rainham is seeking a hands-on HGV Class 1 Driver to join our environmental services team. This permanent full-time role involves operating HGV Class 1 and specialist equipment, and working on projects across the UK.

You’ll contribute to emergency spill response and remediation works, with on-call duties roughly every 5-6 weeks, plus overtime and travel. A practical work ethic and a positive attitude toward overtime are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 Licence.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• A practical, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic.
• Experience within: Tankering, Drainage or jetting operations, Environmental services, Groundworks, remediation, or industrial cleaning would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of vehicle checks and tachograph compliance.
• Ability to work safely and professionally in fast-paced environments.
• Flexible attitude towards overtime, travel, and emergency response work.

Responsibilities

• Operating company vehicles including HGV Class 1 and specialist equipment.
• Carrying out high-pressure water jetting, drain and interceptor cleaning works.
• Supporting environmental spill response operations, including oil, fuel, and chemical incidents.
• Assisting with tank uplifts, industrial cleaning, forecourt PPM works, and remediation projects.
• Operating pumps, vacuums, hoses, and associated environmental response equipment.
• Working alongside experienced multi-skilled operatives on major projects and reactive works.
• Completing vehicle checks, site paperwork, and safety documentation.
• Supporting emergency response call-outs as part of the on-call rota.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Hands-on work ethic

Tankering

Drainage/jetting operations

Environmental services

Groundworks/remediation

Tachograph compliance

Overtime/travel flexibility

Job description

Adler & Allan in Rainham is seeking a hands-on HGV Class 1 Driver to join our environmental services team. This permanent full-time role involves operating HGV Class 1 and specialist equipment, and working on projects across the UK.

You’ll contribute to emergency spill response and remediation works, with on-call duties roughly every 5-6 weeks, plus overtime and travel. A practical work ethic and a positive attitude toward overtime are essential.