HGV Drainage Engineer

Vector Recruitment Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A drainage specialist firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced HGV Drainage Engineer. The role involves driving and operating tankers, mainly for rail works along with commercial clients. Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class 2 licence and have proven experience in driving drainage vehicles. The position requires flexibility for overtime and keen physical fitness. Competitive salary of £39,000-£41,600 with additional overtime pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience driving and operating drainage tankers and/or combi units.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests.
• Willingness to carry out hands-on drainage work.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate Tankers, Combi Units and/or Recyclers.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance for rail works, commercial and water board clients.
• Carry out tankering, jetting, and interceptor cleaning.

Skills

Valid HGV Class 2 licence

Experience driving drainage tankers

Physically fit

Flexibility for overtime

PTS

Streetworks

HPWJ (High-Pressure Water Jetting)

Confined Space

Job description

HGV Drainage Engineer

Location: Manchester

Pay: £39,000 - £41,600 per annual + overtime at time and a half

Hours: Monday to Friday, 50 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver with drainage experience looking for your next career move? Vector Recruitment Solutions are working with a Kent based Drainage Specialist to hire HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineers to join their expanding team.

This position will include working within a rail environment and therefore there will be regular drug and alcohol testing.

The Role

• Drive and operate Tankers, Combi Units and/or Recyclers.
• Mainly consisting of rail works however may also include commercial and water board clients carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Carry out tankering, jetting, interceptor cleaning, wet well cleaning, lining and confined space work.

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence and CPC (HGV Class 1 desirable)
• Pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Proven experience driving and operating drainage tankers and/or combi units
• Physically fit and willing to carry out hands‑on drainage work
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekend shifts
• Additional skills desirable: PTS, Streetworks, HPWJ (High‑Pressure Water Jetting), Confined Space.

Hours and Pay

• Monday to Friday, 6am – 4pm
• Overtime and weekend work available
• £15 – £16 per hour (DOE)
• Overtime at time and a half

If you’re a skilled HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply today or call Lauren on 01737 452 505 for a confidential chat about the role.