HGV Operative - Rainham

TN United Kingdom; Rainham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an HGV Operative to join their team in Rainham. The role involves high-pressure water jetting, spill response, and various industrial services. Candidates should be flexible and willing to work in emergency situations. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Medicare Cash Plan

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role/environment is highly advantageous.
• Willing to undertake additional training as required.

Responsibilities

• High pressure water jetting and clean-up of spills.
• Welding and fabrication tasks as needed.
• Investigating and remediating issues with tanks.

Skills

Flexibility

Plant Operation

Emergency Response

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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Here at Alder and Allan we are looking for an HGV Operative to join our ever-growing team!

About the role:

You will thrive within our expanding Rainham depot undertaking duties such as high pressure water jetting, clean-up of spills/fly tips and other industrial services, remediation and general groundworks, tank cleaning and decommissioning, spill response, industrial cleaning duties, surface preparation and spray lining.

Your responsibilities may also include welding and fabrication; interceptor and storage tank installs, servicing, inspections (including OFTEC); investigating and remediating issues with tank and interceptor vessels, pump and probe systems; issuing remedial reports for tank and interceptor vessels and pump and probe systems.

The HGV2 licence:

This is a key skill that can be utilized as and when required. The role will be predominantly based around spill response and reactive works. The tanker role is an ad hoc requirement but part of the key skills required.

About you:

• Previous experience in a similar role/environment is highly advantageous.
• A willingness to work in an environment of change, dealing with emergency works is essential.
• A flexible approach to working hours is needed due to the nature of the role and response duties.
• Willing to work away for extended periods, including travel, hotel stays, and shift work.
• Willing to undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the depot.
• Experience operating plant is a major advantage.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay and leave.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary).
• Medicare Cash Plan (including cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support).
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and career progression opportunities.

About us:

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy, and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.