HGV I Field Technician (Emergency Water Tanker Operative)

Minerva Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Field Technician to join an emergency water supply operation in Greater London. This critical role involves supporting communities during water supply issues, operating 24/7. The successful candidate will require a valid C+E licence, a Digital Tachograph Card, and Driver CPC. This position offers structured training and opportunities for progression, making a real-world impact in essential services.

Benefits

Structured training and support

Real-world impact on essential services

Varied hands-on work in a 24/7 operation

Qualifications

• Must be over 23 years old for insurance purposes.
• No DD, DR or IN endorsements on driving licence.
• No more than 6 penalty points on driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support communities with emergency water supply operations.
• Deliver bulk water to various industries and sectors.
• Work in a 24/7 operational environment ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Valid C+E (Class 1) Licence

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver CPC

Compliance and hygiene understanding

Job description

HGV Class 1 Field Technician

Emergency Water Tanker Operative

Shifts

Days, Nights, Weekends & Night Outs

Location: Field-based

Ascot

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 Field Technician to join a specialist emergency water supply operation. This is a critical, frontline role supporting communities and businesses when normal water supplies are unavailable.

The Role

Our client provides safe, wholesome drinking water wherever and whenever piped supply is unavailable, unusable, or inadequate. Their primary work supports Water Utility companies during mains supply issues, ensuring the public remains on supply through water tankers and alternative solutions.

In addition, they supply bulk water to the commercial and private sectors, including construction, festivals, petrochemical sites, and other industries.

They also deliver contingency water supplies to keep businesses operational during utility outages, operating 24/7, 365 days a year.

Training & Progression

You will complete an initial training period, working alongside experienced drivers who will provide full guidance.

Once you have demonstrated the ability to carry out duties safely and independently, you will progress to working solo on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.

Compliance & Quality

Due to the nature of the product being supplied drinking water intended for human consumption, the client operates extremely stringent quality and safety systems.

Successful applicants must be willing to complete internal training and demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of compliance, hygiene, and quality standards at all times.

Requirements

• Valid
• C+E (Class 1) Licence
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Driver CPC
• (in date)
• No DD, DR or IN endorsements
• No more than
• 6 penalty points
• Must be
• over 23 years old
• (insurance purposes)

Whats on Offer

• Structured training and support
• Essential services role with real-world impact
• Varied, hands‑on work in a 24 / 7 operation