Class 1 HGV Driver - Hands-On Environmental Services

Adler & Allan; Rainham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

On-call allowance

Industry training and accreditations

Hotels, travel and expenses covered

Job summary

Adler & Allan in Rainham is recruiting a Class 1 HGV Driver for a permanent, full-time role. The position combines driving with hands-on environmental services, including spill response and remediation on projects across the UK. A practical, proactive approach and flexibility for overtime are essential.

Responsibilities include operating HGV Class 1 and specialist equipment, high-pressure jetting, tank uplifts, and supporting emergency response. On-call rota participation is required.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 Licence.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good practical, hands-on approach.
• Experience within: Tankering, Drainage or jetting operations.
• Environmental services experience beneficial.
• Willingness to overtime and travel.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HGV Class 1

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Groundworks

Remediation

Environmental services

On-call

Teamwork

Job description

Adler & Allan in Rainham is recruiting a Class 1 HGV Driver for a permanent, full-time role. The position combines driving with hands-on environmental services, including spill response and remediation on projects across the UK. A practical, proactive approach and flexibility for overtime are essential.

Responsibilities include operating HGV Class 1 and specialist equipment, high-pressure jetting, tank uplifts, and supporting emergency response. On-call rota participation is required.