Pollution-Response Tanker Driver (Waste Incident)

Severn Trent Plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme with employer matching

Sharesave

Academy training

EV scheme

Retail offers

Family friendly policies

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc in Leicester is seeking a Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver) to operate up to 44T vacuum tankers across the network, collecting and delivering liquid biosolids and other waste products. As a first responder to pollution incidents, you will stop and contain pollution when needed, and perform planned maintenance at treatment sites to ensure reliability.

Roles require flexibility for a 365-day, 24/7 roster.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one of the following licenses: Class 2 (C) or Class 1 (C+E).
• Knowledge of vacuum tankers is preferred.
• Wastewater experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive up to 44T vacuum tankers to collect and deliver liquid biosolids and other waste within the Severn Trent network.
• Respond to pollution incidents as first on scene to stop or contain issues.
• Carry out planned maintenance at sewage treatment sites to keep them up to standard.
• Keep drivers’ hours, working time directive, and vehicle roadworthiness compliant.
• Use STW IT systems for tanker load information, safety systems, and hours entry.
• Report site or equipment issues to the Line Manager.
• Work solo or as part of a team and capture pollution impact information.

Skills

Class 2 license (C)

Class 1 license (C+E)

Vacuum tanker knowledge

Wastewater experience (desirable)

Stakeholder communication

Safety compliance

Tools

STW IT systems

Job description

Severn Trent Plc in Leicester is seeking a Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver) to operate up to 44T vacuum tankers across the network, collecting and delivering liquid biosolids and other waste products. As a first responder to pollution incidents, you will stop and contain pollution when needed, and perform planned maintenance at treatment sites to ensure reliability.

Roles require flexibility for a 365-day, 24/7 roster.