HGV Class 1 Driver

Pertemps Thames Water; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Benefits package

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an experienced HGV Biosolids Class 1 Driver to operate vehicles and plant to deliver Bio Recycling services at Thames Water sites and external locations. You will enter deliveries into the cake logging system and work across sites to support efficient service delivery.

The role is 38.5 hours per week with a rotating shift, based in Crossness (East London) or Iver (West London). Full training and a comprehensive benefits package are provided, with a salary of £38,842 per

Qualifications

• Experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver is essential.
• Front-end Loader licence would be beneficial.
• Experience tipping lorries would be beneficial.
• Experience delivering to farms or agricultural sites is desirable.
• No more than 6 penalty points and no DR or IN convictions on your licence.
• A full Driver CPC and a valid Tachograph card are required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Transport Law and the Road Traffic Act.
• Working knowledge of Drivers' Hours rules and Working Time regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles and plant to deliver Bio Recycling services at Thames Water sites and external locations.
• Enter deliveries into the cake logging system as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Thames Water colleagues to aid efficient service delivery.

Skills

Class 1 HGV

Front-end Loader licence

Tipping lorries

Deliveries to farms

Penalty points and licence condition

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Transport Law knowledge

Drivers' Hours rules

Job description

As an HGV Driver, you will be required to drive and operate vehicles and plant to the greatest profitability and efficiency to deliver the Bio Recycling service within Thames Water sites and to external locations. To enter deliveries into the cake logging system as appropriate.

Within this role, you will be safely operating vehicles associated with Bio Recycling services at Thames Water sites and external locations, working collaboratively with other Thames Water employees across our sites to aid the efficient delivery of Bio Recycling’s activities.

HGV Biosolids Class 1 Driver Job Details

38.5 hours per week, working a rotating shift pattern.

This position is based in the Crossness Area (East London) or Iver Area (West London)

Full training and an excellent wider benefits package.

Offering £38,842 per annum.

What should you bring to the role?

• Experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver is essential for deliveries and plant movements.
• A front-end Loader licence holder would be beneficial.
• Experience in tipping lorries will be beneficial.
• Experience delivering to farms or agricultural sites is desirable.
• No more than 6 penalty points and no DR or IN convictions on your licence.
• A full driver CPC and a valid Driver Tachograph card.
• Demonstrate a clear knowledge of Transport Law and the Road Traffic Act.
• Have a working knowledge of Drivers' Hours rules and Working Time regulations.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know; we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be provided for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.