HGV Tanker Driver

Resourcing Group; Rochford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage services company seeks an experienced HGV Tanker Driver and Jetting Operative to perform emergency and scheduled maintenance tasks across Essex and Suffolk. Candidates must hold a valid HGV Class 1 or 2 licence and demonstrate experience in high-pressure jetting. This full-time role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and potential overtime, ensuring a promising career path in a professional environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

On-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 or 2 licence with 2+ years experience required.
• Experience in high-pressure water jetting (WJA preferred) is essential.
• Confined Spaces certification and CSCS card are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Driving Jetting, Tanker, and Combi (HGV) vehicles.
• Performing sewage treatment system maintenance and floodwater removal tasks.
• Ensuring safety compliance during operations.

Skills

High-pressure water jetting

Safety compliance

Floodwater removal

Education

HGV Class 1 or 2 licence

Job description

HGV Tanker Driver and Jetting Operative

Rochford, Essex

Permanent, Full time Monday to Friday (50 hours)

£36,500 - £44,200 per annum, (£14-17/hour) + overtime paid at time and a half, and training opportunities

On call rota: 1 in every 4 weeks (Mon Sun and evenings) - You will receive an extra £200 when on call (whether called out or not)

Our client is a drainage services company offering a wide range of services including drain repairs and maintenance, civil engineering and trenchless solutions.

They are seeking a skilled and experienced Jetting & Tanker Driver (HGV Class 1 or 2) to join their professional team. This hands-on role involves working as part of a 2-person crew to carry out emergency and scheduled maintenance projects for customers covering Essex and Suffolk areas.

Our client pride themselves on delivering high-quality service with safety and professionalism. They provide competitive pay, on-the-job training, and career development opportunities to support your growth.

About the Role:

Driving Jetting, Tanker, and Combi (HGV) vehicles. Performing tasks such as floodwater removal, sewage treatment system maintenance, grease trap and septic tank emptying. High-pressure water jetting, CCTV surveys, and boom operation. Ensuring compliance with all safety standards, including working in confined spaces. Hours of work are flexi but, typically 6am-4pm or 8am-6pm. Some assignments may require working away from home.

Experience and Qualifications:

HGV Class 1 or 2 licence (must have held an HGV licence for 2+ years for insurance purposes or be aged over 25 years). Previous experience with high-pressure water jetting (Water Jetting Association WJA or HPWJ card preferred). Full UK driving licence with zero points ideally but, up to 6 points could be considered.

Desirable Qualifications (Training Provided if Needed):

CSCS card. Confined Spaces certification. EUSR SHEA (Water/Utility). Street Works (NRSWA).

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