HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer – Farnborough

MTS Cleansing Services Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 32,994 - 40,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Company pension

20 days annual leave

Referral programme

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Farnborough is seeking an experienced HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer. The role involves operating jetting tankers, responding to emergencies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have an HGV 2 licence and experience in drainage or liquid waste. Competitive pay with ample overtime opportunity means potential for substantial earnings. Join a family-run company that values health, safety, and wellbeing, offering modern equipment and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental services.
• Ability to work safely and follow instructions.
• Comfortable working independently with remote instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialist jetting tankers after training.
• Respond to emergency callouts for sewer blockages.
• Complete vehicle checks at shifts beginning and end.

Skills

HGV 2 licence

Ability to follow instructions

Experience in drainage

High-pressure water jetting

Polite public interaction

Job description

HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer – Farnborough

MTS Yard 1, Lynchford Lane, Farnborough, GU14 6JD

Job Status: Full-Time

Job Career Level: Experienced (Non-Managerial)

Reporting to: Depot Manager

Working hours: Monday – Friday 06:00am – 16:00pm 50hour week (with a lot of opportunities for overtime on the weekend and night work)

Principle Duties and Accountabilities: Be flexible in your approach to work and undertake ad-hoc duties when your vehicle is off the road or when assisting other field teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operate specialist jetting tankers (Super Suction and Combination) following training (Class 2, CPC required)
• Respond to emergency callouts for sewer blockages, flooding, and pollution
• Work on private and public land in line with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Complete vehicle checks at the start and end of each shift
• Accurately document all jobs and maintain driver logbooks (MOT compliant)
• Report defects, accidents, and near misses to the Line Manager
• Ensure PPE is fit for purpose
• Keep vehicle and equipment clean and tidy
• Attend required training

Other Information: You are able to work 12 consecutive days and then you are legally required to have 48hours down time. We work on a 18/6 day. Meaning you can work 18hours a day with two mandatory hours unpaid break and then you have to have 6 hours downtime before returning back to work.

Salary: £14.10ph / £36,660 annual basic salary. Anything worked over 50 hours is paid at time and a half £21.15. (The flat rate is standard due to the overtime achievable) (Annual salary reviews due to minimum/living wage. Length of service pay increases) Overtime to be covered after hours and weekends.

For example if you was to work 25 hours overtime per week on an average 4 week month you would take home an extra £1500 on top of your normal basic take home. (Plus the bonuses below if you are to do them)

£45 night work through bonus. Which means if you was to work through the night into the next day you would get the bonus on top off moneys for hours worked.

Call out bonus: You get put on a schedule for call outs. £30 for a weekday, £45 per a day on the weekend.

Benefits – HGV Driver

• Competitive salary with excellent pay rates
• Overtime (time and a half), call-out & night worth through bonus
• Company pension and death-in-service cover
• 20 days annual leave (increases with service)
• Bank holiday bonuses (e.g. double pay, time in lieu, £75 bonus for 10-hour shifts; rates may vary)
• Average earnings holiday pay (based on recent overtime)
• Employee Assistance & wellbeing programme
• Full PPE provided
• Free on-site parking
• Referral programme
• Company events
• Modern equipment provided
• Flexible working opportunities
• Career progression and job security
• Supportive, family-run company prioritising health, safety, and wellbeing

Requirements

• HGV 2 licence
• Ability to work safely, follow instructions, and deal politely with the public
• Comfortable working independently with remote instructions
• Experience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental services
• Street works or high-pressure water jetting experience

In order to be considered for this position, please complete our online screening process. If completed successfully you will be able to apply online.