HGV Tanker Apprentice - Tunbridge wells

Adler & Allan; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler and Allan Group is seeking a HGV Tanker Apprentice / Drainage Operative to join our team and help keep essential services flowing across sites in the UK. You will learn from the Senior HGV Tanker Driver, performing tank and line testing, dewatering and related tasks while developing on-the-job skills.

Onsite work, with up to 4 nights away, offers hands-on training and exposure to real-world operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a full clean UK driving licence, categories to operate Company vehicles up to 3.5tonne.
• Working on and around Petrol Forecourts.
• Right to Work in UK is essential.
• Previous knowledge and experience of completing RAMS documentation. (advantageous)
• Willingness to undertake any additional training to increase capability of the division in supplying a service to customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate independently, or as part of a team to perform and deliver service to all customers of the Company, including tank and line testing, VR testing and tank dewatering.
• Respond to call outs for critical issues.
• Satisfy duties of a site supervisor/lead operative when required, including attending site briefings as a company representative and occasionally acting as team leader.
• Carry out near miss & potential incident reporting; in-house training will be provided.
• Liaise with customers on site to discuss ongoing works and further services of the Company.
• Maintain a clean vehicle and ensure all equipment, PPE and other work items are in good order and available for use; inform supervision of any damage.
• Complete all works in a timely manner, including paperwork and submission to divisional supervision.
• Liaise with supervision regarding all works and opportunities for improvements.
• Undertake any other duties for which you are qualified.

Skills

Full clean UK driving licence (Cat to

Job description

HGV Tanker Apprentice
Permanent - Full Time
Onsite - with up to 4 nights away

Join our team as a HGV Tanker Apprentice / Drainage Operative and keep things flowing!

Learning from the Senior HGV Tanker Driver

More about the role:

• Operating independently, or as part of team to perform and deliver service to all customers of the Company. This will include for example, tank and line testing, VR testing and tank dewatering. This is not an exhaustive list. Onsite training will be provided.
• Respond and react to call outs for critical issues.
• To satisfy the duties of a site supervisor/lead operative when the occasion is presented. This will include attending site briefings as a company representative and on occasion, act as team leader.
• Carry out near miss & potential incident reporting. In-house training will be provided.
• Liaison with customers on site to discuss on-going works and further services of the Company.
• Maintain a clean vehicle and ensure all equipment, tools, PPE and other work items are in good order and repair and available for use at all times. You will be expected to inform supervision as soon as any damage is identified.
• Completion of all works in a timely manner; this includes all paperwork and submission to divisional supervision.
• Liaison with supervision regarding all works and recommending improvements of possible opportunities.
• Any other duties for which you are qualified for and capable of undertaking.

Qualifications

About you:

• Must possess a full clean UK driving licence, categories to operate Company vehicles up to 3.5tonne.
• Working on and around Petrol Forecourts.
• Right to Work in UK is essential.
• Previous knowledge and experience of completing RAMS documentation. (advantageous)
• Willingness to undertake any additional training to increase capability of the division in supplying a service to customers.

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.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.