HGV Driver

MTS Cleansing Services Ltd; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will operate HGV vehicles and respond to emergency situations involving sewer blockages and flooding. Your commitment to health and safety will be paramount as you work on both private and public land, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This position offers a structured work week with opportunities for overtime, making it an excellent choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the environmental services sector. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a supportive work environment.

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

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV driving license and CPC.
• Experience in environmental services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV Skip vehicle for drainage emergencies.
• Perform vehicle checks and maintain logs as per regulations.
• Comply with health and safety procedures in all operations.

Skills

HGV Driving

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Environmental Regulations Knowledge

Education

Class 1 and 2 Driving License

CPC Certification

Emergency First Aid

First Aid at Work

NRSWA Unit 2

EU Skills Card (Green)

EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)

Asbestos Awareness (UKATA)

Tools

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Job description

Position: HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer

Location: Brook Lane, Ham Hill, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5JX

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:

• 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.
• 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.