HGV Class 1 Driver

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Oxford; Ibrido; GBP 39.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

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Full training

Benefits package

Descrizione del lavoro

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver based at Oxford STW, with a permanent full-time contract. The role involves operating HGV 1 and 2 vehicles, rotating day and night shifts, and joining the Logistics Delivery team to ensure the delivery of potable water and service excellence to customers.

You will follow established processes, gain training, and contribute to essential water delivery operations.

Competenze

• Experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver.
• Full driver CPC and a valid Tachograph card.
• Knowledge of Transport Law and the Road Traffic Act.
• Working knowledge of Drivers' Hours rules and Working Time regulations.

Mansioni

• Be the ambassador for Thames Water on the road and deliver first-class customer service.
• Work as part of the Logistics Delivery team delivering potable water.
• Follow processes and procedures and operate HGV 1 and HGV 2 vehicles (manual and automatic).
• Learn how to take water samples before loading and discharging them into hydrants or reservoirs.

Conoscenze

HGV driving

CPC

Tachograph card

Transport law knowledge

Working time rules

Descrizione del lavoro

Job title HGV Class 1 Driver Ref 46146 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Oxford STW - OX4 4YU Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38.5 hours per week (4 on, 4 off) Salary Offering between £38,842 and £44,141 per annum Job grade A Closing date 06/11/2026

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.

• This position is based at Oxford STW located in South Oxford.
• Full training and an excellent wider benefits package.
• 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 (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.

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.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.