Class 2 HGV Driver

Lanes Group; Tarleton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group Ltd is seeking a skilled HGV tanker driver to operate vacuum tankers across the Northwest, handling drainage and waste management tasks. The role requires independent job-site management, professional customer communication, and accurate reporting on site visits.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, maintain safety standards, and ensure regulatory compliance. A valid HGV Class 2 licence and current CPC/tacho are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence required.
• CPC/tacho up to date and valid.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV tankers for drainage and waste management tasks.
• Independently manage job sites, ensuring safe practices and high-quality work.
• Communicate professionally with customers
• Accurately complete job reports and system updates
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, reporting any faults promptly.
• Maintain high health and safety standards, including proper PPE use and regulatory compliance

Skills

HGV Class 2 Driving Licence

Valid in date CPC and up to date taco

Job description

Lanes Group Ltd is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:

S&C Foster provides specialist tanker, jetting and liquid waste removal services across the Northwest, supporting domestic, commercial and utility customers with responsive and reliable wastewater solutions. Their primary focus is Interworks Tankering which is more proactive than reactive works.

Purpose of the role:

Driving a vacuum tanker, the work incorporates tankering various non-hazardous liquids from sites to disposal facilities across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate HGV tankers for drainage and waste management tasks.
• Independently manage job sites, ensuring safe practices and high-quality work.
• Communicate professionally with customers
• Accurately complete job reports and system updates
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, reporting any faults promptly.
• Maintain high health and safety standards, including proper PPE use and regulatory compliance

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence
• Valid in date CPC and up to date taco

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.