Lead Tanker Driver - Vacuum & Cleaning Expert

Adler & Allan; Tye; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler and Allan in Portsmouth is seeking a skilled Tanker Driver to join our growing team. Drive vacuum tankers and carry out pumping, servicing, repair and cleaning of tanks, bilges, compartments and ship systems to high standards.

You will lead on projects, complete documentation accurately, and uphold health, safety and waste regulations. A valid HGV licence, ADR (if applicable) and CPC are required, with strong teamwork, planning and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ship systems is preferable.
• Experienced in operating vacuum tankers, pressure washers and pumping systems, with strong practical skills and confidence using hand tools.
• Knowledgeable in confined space working, MAR pack procedures and specialist tank/bilge cleaning standards
• Good understanding of ship systems and able to differentiate between survey, hot work and preservation cleaning requirements
• Holds a valid HGV licence, ADR (if applicable) and CPC
• A strong team player with excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• Reliable, safety focused, adaptable and able to maintain high attention to detail under pressure

Responsibilities

• Drive vacuum tankers and carry out pumping, servicing, repair and cleaning of a wide range of tanks, bilges, compartments and ship systems
• Lead and organise staff on projects, ensuring all work meets company quality standards and customer expectations
• Complete all documentation accurately, including customer sign offs and maintain high cleanliness standards on customer sites
• Undertake specialist cleaning, high pressure jet washing, confined space work and fire sentry duties when required
• Ensure compliance with waste management regulations, tanker driver regulations, PPE requirements and all Health & Safety procedures
• Liaise with customers, support service engineers and uphold Marlin Environmental Services’ standards at all times

Skills

Ship systems knowledge

Vacuum tanker operation

Pumping systems

Confined space working

HGV licence

Team player

Communication

Education

HGV licence

ADR certification

CPC

Tools

Vacuum pumps

High-pressure jet washing

Job description

Adler and Allan in Portsmouth is seeking a skilled Tanker Driver to join our growing team. Drive vacuum tankers and carry out pumping, servicing, repair and cleaning of tanks, bilges, compartments and ship systems to high standards.

You will lead on projects, complete documentation accurately, and uphold health, safety and waste regulations. A valid HGV licence, ADR (if applicable) and CPC are required, with strong teamwork, planning and attention to detail.