HGV Reactive Tanker Drainage Engineer

Metcor group; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + overtime + on call bonuses

Free Uniform

Company Mobile Phone

Personal Accident Cover

Life Insurance

Access to virtual GP

Early Christmas pay

Employee assistance programme

Metcor Hub

Annual leave

Pension

Social Events

Job summary

Metcor group in Gravesend is seeking an HGV Reactive Tanker Drainage Engineer to support drainage operations with a focus on problem-solving and teamwork.

The role involves carrying out tasks like emptying grease traps, extensive tanker extraction, and supporting drainage teams during emergencies. Ideal candidates should hold a Class 1 or Class 2 Licence and be motivated and safety-focused.

Benefits include a competitive salary, overtime, free uniform, and access to a range of company perks.

Qualifications

• Must hold Class 1 or Class 2 Licence.
• Self-motivated, disciplined approach to health and safety.
• Willingness to learn and progress within a role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out descale works for below ground drainage.
• Empty external grease traps.
• Conduct extensive tanker extraction works.
• Support CCTV & Drainage teams with inspections.
• Assist drainage teams with emergencies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer focused attitude

Education

Class 1 or Class 2 Licence

Job description

Do you hold a Class 1 or Class 2 Licence?

Do you have previous Drainage Experience?

We are currently recruiting for a full-time, permanent, HGV Reactive Tanker Drainage Engineer to join the team.

The main purpose of this HGV Reactive Tanker Drainage Engineer role is to support the Reactive and Remedials Teams operating the Vacuum tanker and attending various sites.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary + overtime + on call bonuses
• Free Uniform
• Company Mobile Phone for performance of duties
• Personal Accident Cover (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
• Life Insurance (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
• Access to virtual GP (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
• Early Christmas pay – Monthly pay day 25th
• Employee assistance programme – access to 24‑hour advice line
• Metcor Hub – Benefits/Savings/Perks
• Annual leave
• Pension
• Social Events

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out descale works for below ground drainage, line cleaning, root cutting, and confined space entry works
• Emptying of external grease traps
• Extensive tanker extraction works to Foul and Surface water systems/ Pump stations/ Petrol Interceptors/ Flooding issues on sites, Soakaways, Septic tanks
• Working alongside CCTV & Drainage teams supporting and facilitating Surveys, inspections and detailed investigation work which will involve fault finding and providing practical solutions to support the client’s needs
• Generally supporting drainage teams with clearance and blockage works should emergencies arise
• Supporting pumps teams with Foul/Surface water pump station works
• Ensure correct tipping and waste disposal procedures are followed and adhered to

The ideal candidate:

• Must hold Class 1 or Class 2
• Can do work ethic
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills
• A strong team player
• Willingness to learn and progress within a role
• Self‑motivated, discipline, and serious attitude towards health and safety in the workplace
• Attention to detail and customer focused attitude

The Company

Metcor Environmental was founded in the mid-1980s. Formally known as Metro Mechanical Services, we quickly grew focusing first on fast food customers, and then working with facilities managers and large commercial property owners in London and the Southeast. Over time, the company expanded and launched its principal hub for the North, based in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

Metcor Environmental Ltd Today

Today, under its group ownership model, Metcor Group encompasses Metcor Environmental, Metcor Pumps, and Metcor Electrical, each offering a comprehensive suite of solutions. We offer robust maintenance programmes for drainage, plumbing and pumps as well as providing national reactive emergency coverage for a range of issues. As part of our service, we offer technical diagnostic services, including drainage mapping, water testing, CCTV surveying, flows and loads analysis and site inspections. Across all these services, we focus on continuous improvement, marrying our decades of operational experience with new ways of harnessing data and driving our performance to the next level. Metcor Environmental Ltd now service across the UK 24/7 through our circa 200 directly employed engineers and counting.