Drainage Tanker Driver

RSM Drain Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share scheme

Overtime enhanced rates

Nights away payments

PPE and uniform provided

Company pension

Job summary

RSM Drain Solutions is seeking an experienced Drainage Tanker Driver / HPWJ Operator to support nationwide drainage maintenance and emergency works. You will operate a Bucher Municipal FlexLine CM120 tanker, perform HPWJ and vacuum operations, and interact with clients on site.

The role requires a Full UK Driving Licence (Category C), Driver CPC, 2+ years HGV experience, and HPWJ certification. Training and progression opportunities are provided within the growing RSM Group.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Category C HGV
• Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card
• Minimum 2 years HGV driving experience
• Experience in drainage, utilities or environmental services
• HPWJ Certification and tanker operation experience
• Confined Space Training and First Aid at Work
• CSCS Card and strong safe working practices
• Good communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Operate a Bucher Municipal FlexLine CM120 tanker.
• Carry out drainage maintenance and gully cleansing.
• Perform HPWJ operations and vacuum tanker tasks.
• Support CCTV survey and drainage investigations.
• Complete vehicle inspections and job sheets accurately.
• Work nationwide with occasional nights away.
• Ensure safety and PPE compliance on site.
• Interact professionally with clients and site managers.

Skills

HGV driving

Customer service

Safe working

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

HPWJ Certification

First Aid at Work

CSCS Card

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

RSM Drain Solutions, part of the rapidly expanding RSM Group, delivers specialist drainage, environmental and infrastructure support services throughout the UK. Following significant investment in a brand-new Bucher Municipal FlexLine CM120 combination jetting and vacuum tanker, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Drainage Tanker Driver / HPWJ Operator to support our growing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a young, ambitious company with substantial growth plans, modern equipment and a commitment to delivering industry-leading service standards across the drainage and environmental sectors.

Role Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to operate a specialist combination jetting and vacuum tanker carrying out drainage maintenance, blockage clearance, cleansing and emergency response works nationwide.

The role includes:

• Planned drainage maintenance works
• Reactive drainage and emergency call-out services
• High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) operations
• Vacuum tanker operations
• Occasional nights away depending on project location
• Participation in an out-of-hours emergency response rota
• Direct interaction with clients, site managers and members of the public

We are looking for a professional, safety-conscious and customer-focused individual who takes pride in maintaining high operational standards and representing the RSM brand.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Bucher Municipal FlexLine CM120 combination jetting and vacuum tanker.
• Carry out drainage maintenance including:
• Gully cleansing
• Catchpit emptying
• Interceptor cleaning
• Culvert cleansing
• Blockage removal
• Sewer and pipeline jetting
• Wet well and pumping station cleaning
• Perform High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) operations safely and effectively.
• Conduct vacuum excavation and sludge removal activities where required.
• Support CCTV survey and drainage investigation teams where necessary.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections, defect reporting and routine cleaning of tanker equipment.
• Maintain hoses, jetting equipment, nozzles and ancillary drainage equipment.
• Accurately complete job sheets, site reports and electronic records via the company management system.
• Comply with all health, safety and environmental legislation, including Water UK and HPWJ best practice guidance.
• Ensure correct use of PPE, traffic management equipment and safe systems of work.
• Represent RSM professionally whilst working on customer sites.
• Assist with emergency response operations outside normal working hours when required.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Category C HGV Licence.
• Driver CPC Qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 2 years HGV driving experience.
• Experience working within the drainage, utilities or environmental services sector.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to work nationwide and stay away when required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider operational team.
• HPWJ Certification.
• Previous combination tanker operating experience.
• Drainage industry experience.
• Confined Space Training.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• CSCS Card.

Training can be provided for the right candidate.

Rewards & Package

• Eligibility for RSM quarterly profit-share scheme.
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates.
• Additional payments for nights away.
• Out-of-hours call-out payments.
• Full PPE, uniform and training provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Secure on-site parking.
• Company social events.
• Holiday entitlement of 22 days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Clear career progression opportunities within the growing RSM Group.