Recycler HGV Driver

Adler & Allan Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Recycler HGV Driver to operate specialist vehicles for essential wastewater and recycling services. The role involves working both independently and as part of a team, conducting a range of tasks including sewer cleansing and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols. Ideal candidates will hold a valid CPC card and have at least 2 years of HGV driving experience, demonstrating teamwork and flexibility to meet the demands of the reactive utilities industry.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Medicash plan

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a clean and valid HGV license to operate vehicles.
• Valid CPC card is essential.
• Desirable to have knowledge of the wastewater industry.
• At least 2 years of HGV driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV vehicles for wastewater and recycling services.
• Complete vehicle checks and maintain equipment.
• Follow health and safety protocols including RAMS.
• Liaise with customers on site.

Skills

HGV driving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Self-initiative

Comfortable working with raw sewage

Education

CPC certification

Relevant HGV license

Proof of Right to work in the UK

Job description

Recycler HGV Driver

Wellington, Somerset

Full time / permanent

Competitive salary plus enhanced overtime and benefits

We are looking for a skilled HGV Recycler Driver to join our team, operating specialist vehicles to support essential wastewater and recycling services while ensuring safety, efficiency, and high standards of delivery.

More about the role :

Work independently and in teams across Wastewater and Water Treatment Works, supporting various infrastructure projects.

Carry out tasks such as sewer cleans, wet well maintenance, siphon works, and other wastewater asset operations.

Follow all health and safety requirements, including RAMS documentation, with full responsibility for compliance.

Undertake manual handling duties, including carrying suction hoses and removing debris.

Operate company vehicles (HGV / ADR where qualified), ensuring all checks are completed and regulations followed.

Maintain vehicles, equipment, and PPE to required standards, reporting defects promptly.

Participate in the on‑call rota, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, on a fair rotational basis.

Liaise with customers on site to provide updates and discuss ongoing works.

Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time, including vehicle checks, job tickets, and timesheets.

Undertake all relevant training for the role, such as CSCS and Confined Space certification.

About you :

Must possess a relative licence categories (clean & valid) to operate and control HGVs and vans.

Valid CPC card.

Willingness to undertake any additional training to increase capability of the division in supplying a service to customers.

A knowledge of the waste water industry is desirable.

At least 2 years driving experience of a HGV is preferable.

Flexibility towards hours and understanding of the reactive nature to the utilities industry.

Ability to be a team player with a flexible approach to work at night / weekend work if necessary.

Ability to work under pressure and use their own initiative.

Comfortable working with raw sewage.

Full clean UK driving licence.

Proof of Right to work in the UK.

What's in it for you? :

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicash plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants.
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities

About us :

For over 15 years Oneline has been supporting customers with expert diagnostics, maintenance, and monitoring on their complex infrastructure to keep their networks flowing. A family run business, we are a specialist drainage company that began with CCTV surveys and moved into jetting. We diversified into larger, more complex projects such as tank cleaning and tankering, growing the fleet to match our customers' requirements.

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company - we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top‑tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear : safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.