HGV Driver Operative

South East Water; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A water management company in Tonbridge is seeking a Tanker Driver to operate tankers and ensure effective water management. The role includes responsibilities around emergency planning, network operations, and supporting reservoir activities. Ideal candidates need a valid Class 1/2 HGV license and Water Hygiene Qualification, with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary of £38,000 and a benefits package that includes a pension scheme and flexible leave options.

Benefits

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s relevant experience required.
• Day/Night shift working pattern is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive South East Water tanker.
• Undertake network injection and operate valves on the network.
• Deliver pallets of water, SeaQuest, sludge.

Skills

Water Hygiene Qualification

Class 1 / 2 HGV licence

Knowledge and understanding of Water tankers

Self-motivated and organized

Ability to load and unload

Understanding of water sampling process

Water industry or emergency planning knowledge

Job description

Do you want to be the driving force behind ensuring seamless water operations across the South East? Are you interested in taking on a vital role in water management by operating tankers and collaborating on contingency planning to keep our communities flowing? If this sounds like you, then you’ll want to learn more about this opportunity.

This role is key to ensure we are able to operate and utilise the South East Water Tankers. The role will be to drive the tankers, operate the tankers, check injection pints, operate valves on the network, sample tankers, prepare contingency planning with Tanker lead / site operative and assist with reservoir work activity. The role will also comprise of assisting with the movement of pallets of water, SeaQuest and sludge works. Day/night Shift working pattern is required.

Main responsibilities

• Operate and driver South East Water tanker
• Undertake network injection and operate valves on network
• Undertake defect reports and follow health and safety guidelines
• Self-manage driving hours, breaks and rest times and liaise with planning coordinator
• Undertake emergency planning demos with internal and external key stakeholders
• Deliver pallets of water, SeaQuest, sludge within South East water region
• Support all areas of the business regarding planned / emergency works and reservoir cleaning programmes

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Water Hygiene Qualification
• Class 1 / 2 HGV licence
• Minimum of 1 year’s relevant experience required
• Knowledge and understanding of Water tankers
• Self-motivated and organised
• Ability to load and unload
• Day/Night shift working pattern is required
• Understanding of water sampling process (advantageous)
• Water industry or emergency planning knowledge (advantageous)

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now!

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Compensation package

£38,000