HGV Drainage Engineer

Ignite Recruitment Services; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Weekend overtime pay

Weekend bonus

Annual leave

Training and ADR

Overnight accommodation

Flexible call-outs

Job summary

Ignite Recruitment Services is seeking an HGV Drainage Engineer in Manchester to join a specialist drainage team. You will drive tanker vehicles and perform high-pressure jetting, drain cleaning, and interceptor servicing at petrol forecourts, DCs and commercial sites.

Expect 25–50% driving with on-site work, and occasional overnight stays with accommodation provided. The role offers funded ADR qualification, with overtime and weekend incentives.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Category C+E licence with clean driving record.
• Willingness to gain or renew ADR and other qualifications.
• Experience with tanker operation is desirable but not required.
• Comfortable working outdoors and around heavy vehicles.
• Health and safety awareness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate tanker vehicles for drainage services.
• Perform high-pressure jetting and drain cleaning at sites.
• Service interceptors at forecourts, distribution centres, and commercial sites.
• Split time between driving (25–50%) and on-site work.
• Accommodation and subsistence provided for overnight stays.

Skills

HGV licence C+E

Clean driving record

ADR qualification

Outdoor work

Health and safety

Flexible travel

Job description

HGV Drainage Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £37,500 rising to £39,500 after probation and up to £42,000 with ADR qualification.

Hours: 45 hours per week, typically 6am-4pm, Monday to Friday.

Overtime: £225 per day for Saturday and Sunday, plus a £50 bonus for working both days.

Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays.

The Role

We're looking for an HGV driver who enjoys a mix of driving and hands-on outdoor work to join a specialist drainage services team.

The role involves operating tanker vehicles, high-pressure jetting, drain cleaning and interceptor servicing at petrol forecourts, distribution centres and commercial sites.

You’ll spend around 25-50% of your time driving, with the remainder working on-site. Occasional overnight stays may be required, with accommodation and subsistence provided.

What We're Looking For

• Valid UK HGV Category C+E licence and clean driving record.
• Previous tanker experience is desirable but not essential.
• Trade, engineering, drainage or maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• Comfortable working outdoors and behind the wheel.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Flexible approach to travel and operational call-outs.
• Willingness to gain or renew ADR and other relevant qualifications.

Candidates with a current, valid ADR qualification may be eligible to start on £42,000. Where ADR needs renewing, salary progression can be up to £42,000 following probation, subject to agreed terms.

What's on Offer?

• Salary progression from £37,500 to up to £42,000.
• £225 per day for Saturday and Sunday overtime.
• An additional £50 bonus for working both weekend days.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Funded training and relevant industry qualifications, including ADR.
• A varied role combining professional driving and practical site work.
• Company-funded overnight accommodation and subsistence when required.
• Flexible call-out arrangements around operational requirements.

Regular drug and alcohol testing applies