HGV Driver

MTS Cleansing Services Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking an HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer. This role involves driving vehicles, managing emergency responses to sewer issues, and adhering to strict health and safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess necessary driving qualifications and a commitment to safety, with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Company pension

Death in service cover

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Full PPE provided

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 and 2 licenses required.
• Experience in emergency first aid and waste handling preferred.
• Ability to follow strict safety procedures essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV Skip vehicle.
• Attend emergency call-out situations for sewer blockages.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks before and after shifts.

Skills

Responsibility

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

Class 1 and 2 Driving License

CPC Certification

NRSWA Unit 2

Job description

Position:HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer

Location:Stanley House,Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4NF

Line Reporting Manager: Depot Manager

Working Hours: 5/7 Contract, Monday - Friday, 06:00am - 16:00pm, Basic 50 hour week.

Weekend and Night work available in overtime

Principle Duties And Accountabilities

• Being flexible in your approach to work and undertake ad-hoc duties when your vehicle is off the road or if you are required to assist other field teams
  
  

Roles And Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV Skip vehicle once training has been provided (Class 2, CPC required)
• Attend emergency call out situations dealing with sewer blockages, flooding and pollution
• Working on Private and public land in strict accordance with statutory health, safety and environmental procedures
• Undertake vehicle checks at the start and finish of each shift
• Ensure that all jobs are documented correctly
• Report all defects, accidents and near misses immediately to Line Manager
• Maintain the drivers log book in compliance with MOT rules and procedures
• Ensure that the conditions of all PPE (personal protective clothing and equipment) remain fit for purpose
• Keep the vehicle and equipment washed down on a weekly basis, free from rubbish in hose and tool boxes and the cab
• Attend training as and when required
  
  

Health & Safety

Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) states the general duties of employees at work

It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to:

• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work; and
• as regards any duty or requirement imposed on their employer or any other person by or under any of the relevant statutory provisions, to co-operate with them so far as is necessary to enable that duty or requirement to be performed or complied with
  
  

Drainage Engineer (Combi) Health And Safety Responsibilities Are

• To understand and comply with the company health and safety policy
• To influence and promote a positive health, safety culture within the organisation and lead by example
• To ensure all works activities are carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with legislative, company requirements and the RAMS
• To carry out comprehensively and complete all company required site documentation
• Ensure VPRs are carried out and completed
• DRAs are to be carried out for every job and updated where required
• To report all health, safety and environmental incidents to the Line Manager within 2 hours of it happening
  
  

Qualifications / Competency

• Class 1 and 2 Driving license and CPC
• Must have the ability to take on responsibility of working within very controlled guidelines and environmental regulations
• Able to deal with the public in a polite and friendly manner
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision and to receive instructions remotely
• Previous work involving liquid waste products in the water utility / environmental services sector is desirable. Knowledge of safe working in street works preferred
• NRSWA Unit 2
• EU Skills Card (Green)
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)
• Emergency First Aid
• First Aid at Work
• Manual Handling
• Asbestos Awareness (UKATA)
• Standpipe Usage Competence
  
  

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Death in service cover
• Free parking / On-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Full PPE provided
  
  

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