HGV Drainage Engineer - Sheffield

Attega Group Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide personal accident insurance

Company pension

On-call weekend bonus

Stay away allowance

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Attega Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced HGV Drainage Engineer to operate tanker units across Sheffield and surrounding areas. The role includes nights, overtime, and staying away from home with accommodation provided. A strong focus on safety, timely maintenance, and teamwork is essential.

The position offers a basic rate of £19.58 per hour with significant overtime potential (£50k–£60k) and a comprehensive benefits package. Previous drainage experience and a Class 2 license are required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in the drainage industry.
• Problem solving and attention to detail are essential.
• The role requires operating a tanker and adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate a HGV tanker to carry out pre-planned maintenance works.
• Maintain the vehicle and equipment in top condition.
• Perform vacuum tanker operations and wastewater management.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and safety protocols for HGV operations.
• Work with an assistant and feed back information to the office.
• Support the CCTV & Drainage teams in surveys and investigations.

Skills

Experience in drainage industry

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Class 2 license

Job description

HGV Drainage Engineer

Sheffield & Surrounding areas

Salary £19.58 per hour

Full Time, Permanent Night Shift 4 On 4 Off Shift Pattern on a 48 hour contract, with overtime available

Are you an experienced HGV Drainage Engineer? Are you looking to join an industry leading expert? Attega Group is currently partnering exclusively with our client in recruiting a HGV Drainage Engineer to join the team.

The main purpose of this role is to operate a tanker, visiting various client sites, including industrial estates, retail parks, shopping centres, and office buildings to conduct drainage works for both planned maintenance and emergency response.

In return, our client offers a basic salary up to £19.58 per hour, based on your experience. Furthermore, there is tremendous potential to earn £50,000 - £60,000 through overtime, along with an attractive benefits package.

This is a full-time, permanent role. The shift pattern will be Week 1 Monday – Thursday Working, Friday – Monday Off, Week 2 Tuesday – Friday working, Saturday – Tuesday off.

Flexibility is key to success in this role, as you will need to accommodate nights and early morning starts (e.g.,6pm, 8pm, 10pm, 2am) and occasional overnight stays away from home. We take care of your accommodation expenses during these trips and provide you with a budget for meals as well as a stay away bonus.

Key Duties

• Operating a HGV tanker to carry out pre‑planned maintenance works.
• Maintaining the vehicle and equipment to the best condition.
• Vacuum tanker operations and wastewater management.
• Adhering to all health and safety policies at all times, following safety protocols for HGV drainage tanker operation.
• Working with an assistant, ensuring all information is fed back correctly to the office.
• Supporting the CCTV & Drainage teams supporting and facilitating surveys, inspections and detailed investigation works.

The Ideal Candidate

• At least a year of experience in the drainage industry.
• Class 2 license minimum.
• Problem solving and attention to detail is a must.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Full‑time position with ample overtime opportunities.
• Potential to earn £60K through overtime.
• 24/7 worldwide personal accident insurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Additional bonus payments for on‑call weekends.
• Stay away bonus £25 per day, £25 food allowance.

For more information on our HGV Drainage Engineer role, please contact Craig in the Attega Group offices today.