HGV Tipper Driver (C E)

Northumbrian Water Group plc; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbrian Water Group is seeking an HGV C E (Class 1) Tipper Driver to transport materials between sites in the North East. The role requires a valid C E licence and knowledge of transport regulations. Successful candidates will uphold safety standards and deliver excellent service while operating a tipper vehicle.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement with options to buy or sell holidays

Company pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%

Free access to local attractions

Discount schemes on days out, shopping, and travel

Wellbeing support including access to a digital GP service

Financial wellbeing support including community savings and low-cost loans

Development opportunities and qualification loans

Qualifications

• Must hold a C E licence and valid driver tachograph card.
• Knowledge of EU Drivers Hours rules and Working Time Regulations is essential.
• Tipper experience preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Transport raw cake product between internal sites and treatment facilities.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and compliance with DVSA requirements.
• Ensure safe loading/unloading of tipper trailers.

Skills

Knowledge of transport legislation

Customer service

Safe driving practices

Education

C E licence

Valid driver tachograph card

Driver CPC

Job description

HGV C E (Class 1) Tipper Driver. Transporting raw cake product from our 5 internal sites across the North East to our treatment facilities at Bran Sands and Howdon.

About the role:

We’re looking for an HGV Driver (C E) with proven experience in transport legislation compliance, including driver’s hours regulations and the Working Time Directive, in line with ‘O’ licence legislation and company procedures.

You will maintain a clean and compliant vehicle, perform pre-use checks, and report defects to satisfy DVSA requirements. You will also be responsible for the safe and secure loading/unloading of tipper trailers, adhering to all NWL health and safety requirements, and contributing to our “Everyone Home Safe Everyday” policy.

At Northumbrian Water, we are passionate about the environment and sustainability. You will adopt a safe and fuel-efficient driving approach to ensure optimal vehicle performance.

Our customers are central to our work. We expect you to deliver excellent customer service to our wastewater teams, conducting your duties positively and representing our brand professionally.

About you:

You need a C E licence entitlement, a valid driver tachograph card, and Driver CPC. You should demonstrate good knowledge of EU Drivers Hours rules and Working Time Regulations.

Please note, the role involves working a rotational pattern (4/7) including days, nights, and weekends, so flexibility is essential. You may also be part of a standby rota, for which you will be compensated.

Tipper experience is preferred but not essential; training and support will be provided.

About us:

At NWG, we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a great place to work, embracing diversity, inclusion, and equity. We encourage you to bring your full self to work. We are committed to a diverse community across our business.

We recognize not everyone will have every skill listed, but if you have some of the skills, we encourage you to apply.

NWG at a glance:

Our purpose: Caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for future generations.

We provide reliable, affordable water and wastewater services, operate efficiently, and invest prudently to maintain a sustainable, resilient business.

Our vision: To be the national leader in sustainable water and wastewater services. Our five core values guide us in achieving this vision.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement, with options to buy or sell holidays.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Free access to local attractions.
• Discount schemes on days out, shopping, travel, and more.
• Wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service.
• Sustainable travel support, such as salary sacrifice cars and cycle schemes.
• Financial wellbeing support, including community savings, financial education, low-cost loans, life assurance, and income protection.
• Development opportunities, professional subscriptions, and qualification loans.

This role is safety/security critical. A drug and alcohol test will be required as part of the employment process.

Failure to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol tests may result in revocation of the job offer.

NWG provides services to 2.7 million people in North East England and 1.5 million in South East England. We are committed to delivering excellent service and putting customers first.

Our values:

Results Driven: We take responsibility for achieving excellent results.

Ethical: We are honest, open, and responsible regarding the environment and communities.

Customer Focused: We aim to exceed customer expectations.

Innovative: We seek better ways to deliver our services.

One Team: We work collaboratively to achieve our goals.