HGV Tanker Driver/Drainage Engineer

Willow Pumps Limited; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Branded uniform

Ongoing Health & Safety training

Company pension

Employee discount

Job summary

Willow Pumps Limited in Aylesford is seeking an HGV Tanker Driver/Drainage Engineer to join their dedicated team. The role requires minimal HGV class 2 with a preference for class 1, experience in operating vacuum tankers and understanding health & safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service, work in drainage, and be part of an on-call rota to support clients year-round. An OTE of £60,000 is offered, along with personal development opportunities and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum HGV class 2 / HGV class 1 is preferred but not essential.
• Experience operating vacuum tankers.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements relating to drainage and waste operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out services associated with emptying and cleaning customers' assets.
• Operate high-pressure vacuum suction equipment safely.
• Provide exceptional customer service and technical expertise.

Skills

HGV class 2 or class 1

Operation of vacuum tankers

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Understanding of drainage operations

Positive and flexible attitude

Education

CSCS or EUSR / HPWJ / Street works (NRSWA) / Confined Space Entry & Rescue Certification

Job description

HGV Tanker Driver/Drainage Engineer

Willow Pumps – Aylesford – OTE £60,000 + per annum inclusive of uncapped OT

At Willow Pumps we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of water pump solutions, including supply, installation and servicing of all ‘water in, waste out’ assets.

Working for some of the UK’s most prestigious blue chip companies, providing the complete solution to our customer is of paramount importance to us, that’s why we also have a large tanker fleet should you need more specialist emergency support. One call and we can do it all!

Over the past 35 years we have grown a team of dedicated professionals providing a wide range of services from pump station design, installation and maintenance. As we grew, we also developed a successful drainage capability and large tanker fleet, taking our offering from simply pumping solutions, to providing a complete ‘water in, waste out’ service.

What does it entail?

Your communication skills will ensure that customers end their experience of the company’s service feeling delighted and willing to recommend you to others.

You must be used to working in a similar position within the industry and will therefore understand the requirements and constraints placed upon this role both in terms of Health & Safety, and customers’ expectations. You will also understand the need to maintain an accurate and detailed documentation trail.

• Carrying out a range of services associated with the emptying and cleaning of our customers’ assets
• Operation of High-Pressure vacuum suction equipment in line with rigorous safety standards
• Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
• Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and apps
• Being part of an on‑call rota to help service our clients 24/7 / 365 days a year.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum HGV class 2 / HGV class 1 is preferred but not essential
• Experience operating vacuum tankers
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements relating to drainage and waste operations.
• Good understanding of drainage and sewerage operations.
• Desirable Qualifications but not essential - CSCS or EUSR / HPWJ / Street works (NRSWA)/Confined Space Entry & Rescue Certification.
• Experience working within the drainage, utilities, water, environmental, or wastewater industries.
• Have a positive, flexible, can‑do attitude
• Want to be part of a growing and progressive business
• Be willing to work some unsociable hours - Early starts, evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight work may be required.
• Full UK driving licence
• Must live within a 45 minute commute to the Aylesford office.

What you will receive

• Personal development
• Branded uniform
• Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount