HGV Drainage Engineer

Vector Recruitment Solutions; New Ash Green; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A drainage solutions provider in New Ash Green is seeking an HGV Drainage Engineer with a valid Class 2 license and drainage experience. The role involves operating tankers and performing maintenance work in a rail environment. Candidates must be physically fit, willing to work overtime, and able to pass drug and alcohol tests. Competitive pay and a full-time, permanent contract are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence and CPC required.
• Experience in driving drainage tankers or combi units.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate tankers, combi units, and recyclers.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance for rail and commercial clients.
• Conduct tankering, jetting, interceptor cleaning, and confined space work.

Skills

Driving and operating drainage tankers

Flexibility to work overtime

Physically fit for hands-on drainage work

Tools

HGV Class 2 license

CPC Certification

High-Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ)

Job description

HGV Drainage Engineer

Location: New Ash Green, Kent

Pay: £39,000 - £41,600 per annum + 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.