HGV Class 1 Driver

Pertemps Thames Water; Farnham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Benefits package

Job summary

Pertemps Thames Water in Farnham seeks an experienced full-time HGV Class 1 Driver to join the Logistics Delivery team. You will operate potable water tankers, deliver to customers, and act as the company ambassador on the road, providing first-class service with a strong safety focus.

Responsibilities include taking water samples, loading/discharging, and driving both HGV 1 and HGV 2 vehicles with manual and automatic gearboxes. Competitive salary plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver with up-to-date CPC.
• Full UK driving licence with no DR/IN convictions.
• Knowledge of Drivers' Hours rules and Transport Law.

Responsibilities

• Deliver potable water and sample-taking as required to hydrants or reservoirs.
• Operate HGV 1 and HGV 2 vehicles (manual and automatic).
• Follow company procedures and safety protocols at all times.
• Represent Thames Water as the on-road ambassador during shifts.

Skills

Class 1 HGV Driver

Rotational shift

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Transport Law knowledge

Hours rules knowledge

Penalty points restrictions

Job description

This full-time HGV Class 1 Driver role with Pertemps Thames Water in Farnham involves representing the company on the road while delivering first-class customer service. Working within the Logistics Delivery team, the successful candidate will operate a fleet of potable water tankers supporting both reactive and planned work, ensuring essential water delivery to customers.

Responsibilities include taking water samples before loading and discharging into hydrants or reservoirs, following processes and procedures diligently, and driving both HGV 1 and HGV 2 vehicles with manual and automatic gearboxes plus various support equipment. The position offers a salary between £38,842 and £44,141 per annum. Key skills required include reliability, attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and a commitment to upholding company values. As a Class 1 HGV Driver, you will be an ambassador for Thames Water out on the road, where you will ensure that our values are upheld, and you will be driven to provide first-class customer service – you will truly be the face of Thames Water. You will work as part of the Logistics Delivery team, which operates a fleet of Potable Water Tankers to support both reactive and planned work. You will be joining a team that carries out the essential delivery of water to our customers. Within this team, you will learn how to take water samples before loading and discharging them into hydrants or reservoirs. This role consists of being able to follow processes and procedures. You will be expected to drive both HGV 1 and HGV 2 vehicles, which have manual and automatic gearboxes, plus various support vehicles such as Welfare vans.

HGV Class 1 Driver Job Details

This position is based at Farnham STW.

Full training and an excellent wider benefits package.

Shift Pattern available: 38.5 hours per week - 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights) - £44,141 per annum 38.5 hours per week - 4 on, 4 off (Monday to Sunday Day Shifts) - £38,842 per annum

What should you bring to the role?

• Experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver.
• Happy working on a rotational shift pattern, including days and nights.
• 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

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 given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.