Class 1 HGV Driver – Hands-On Environmental Response

Adler & Allan; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Overtime opportunities

Training & qualifications

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Adler & Allan in Rainham is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 driver to join our specialist environmental services team. This permanent role goes beyond pure driving, covering hands-on tasks on site and across the UK on remediation and drainage projects.

You will operate HGV Class 1 and specialist equipment, perform high-pressure jetting, support spill response, and take part in an on-call rota. A practical, flexible attitude and a valid CPC Tachograph are essential; training is provided for

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 Licence.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• 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.
• 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

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Hands-on approach

Tankering

Groundworks/ remediation

Environmental services

Safety compliance

Job description

Adler & Allan in Rainham is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 driver to join our specialist environmental services team. This permanent role goes beyond pure driving, covering hands-on tasks on site and across the UK on remediation and drainage projects.

You will operate HGV Class 1 and specialist equipment, perform high-pressure jetting, support spill response, and take part in an on-call rota. A practical, flexible attitude and a valid CPC Tachograph are essential; training is provided for