Remedial Tanker Driver

Attega Group Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large drainage company in Bristol seeks an HGV Remedials Tanker Driver. The role involves conducting drainage works across various client sites. Candidates must hold a Class 2 licence and demonstrate strong work ethic and good communication skills. The position offers a salary up to £40,000 plus overtime potential, additional bonuses, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive training and personal development programmes

28 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 2 or higher licence.
• Self-motivation, discipline, and a serious attitude towards health and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out descale works for below ground drainage.
• Emptying of external grease traps.
• Extensive tanker extraction works.
• Supporting drainage teams during emergencies.
• Picking up emergency tanker drainage callouts.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Customer-focused attitude

Education

Valid UK HGV Class 2 licence

Job description

Remedials Tanker Driver

Salary: PAYE – up to £40,000 p/a plus overtime, on‑call bonuses (OTE of £60,000 per annum). Location: Avon, Bristol.

Hours: Monday – Friday, standard working hours are between 5 am – 4 pm.

Do you hold a Class 1 or Class 2 licence? Do you have previous experience in Drainage?

Attega Group is looking for an HGV Remedials/Reactive Tanker Driver to join the reactive team for a large successful Drainage company based in Gravesend. The HGV Tanker Drainage Engineer will be operating across Bristol and surrounding areas, visiting various client sites, including industrial estates, retail parks, shopping centres, and office buildings to conduct drainage works for the rapid and remedial response team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out descale works for below ground drainage, line cleaning, root cutting, and confined space entry works.
• Emptying of external grease traps.
• Extensive tanker extraction works to foul and surface water systems, pump stations, and petrol interceptors.
• Working alongside CCTV & drainage teams to support and facilitate surveys, inspections, and detailed investigation works, involving fault finding and providing practical solutions to support the client’s needs.
• Supporting specialist teams with lining, patching, and rehabilitation works.
• Generally supporting drainage teams with clearance and blockage works should emergencies arise.
• Picking up emergency tanker drainage callouts on a reactive basis.
• Supporting pump teams with foul/surface water pump station works.
• Ensuring correct tipping and waste disposal procedures are followed and adhered to.
• Will involve a week of staying away every 4–5 weeks.

The Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a Class 2 or higher licence.
• Can demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• A strong team player.
• Willingness to learn and progress within the role.
• Self‑motivation, discipline, and a serious attitude towards health and safety in the workplace.
• Attention to detail and a customer‑focused attitude.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Valid UK HGV Class 2 licence.

What You Can Expect From Our Client

• Full‑time position with ample overtime opportunities.
• Potential to earn £60k+ through overtime and 24/7 worldwide personal accident insurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Additional bonus payments for on‑call weekends.
• Comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Employed on PAYE, 50 hours per week. Shifts are typically between 5 am – 4 pm.
• 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).

If this sounds interesting, please contact Tom at Attega.