Tanker Driver

GAP Group Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Job summary

GAP Group Ltd. is looking for an HGV Class 2 Tanker Driver to join their Tanker Services Division in the East Midlands. In this role, you'll be responsible for transporting liquid wastes and delivering non-potable water while ensuring compliance with HSE, DVSA, and environmental regulations. You will utilize modern equipment and maintain safety standards, contributing to the smooth operation of industrial and construction projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid HGV Class 2 licence, a Driver CPC (35 hours), and a Digi Tacho card, along with a strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to join the UK's leading equipment hire provider with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Previous HGV driving experience - tanker or waste sector experience an advantage.
• HGV Class 2 licence, Driver CPC (35 hours), and valid Digi Tacho card is essential.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete paperwork accurately.
• A professional, friendly approach when dealing with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver non-potable water or remove waste from industrial sites, completing all paperwork accurately.
• Service welfare units and septic tanks including emptying, cleaning, and refilling.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance to ensure roadworthiness.
• Complete final site visits, record job details, and get customer sign-off.
• Maintain a clean and organised vehicle and support general depot duties.
• Follow customer site Health & Safety rules and use digital tachographs in line with legislation.

Job description

Location

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

Join a role where your HGV driving skills make a real impact - every day is different, and your work keeps the industry moving.

As a 26T Tanker Driver in GAP's Tanker Services Division, you'll be responsible for safely collecting and transporting a variety of liquid wastes, delivering non-potable water, and ensuring all work meets environmental, DVSA, and HSE regulations.

You’ll use modern equipment, keep accurate digital records via our BigChange system, and maintain high standards of safety, service, and customer care. Servicing welfare units and emptying effluent tanks, to supporting industrial and construction projects, your role is key to keeping projects running smoothly.

About You

What You’ll be Doing

• Deliver non-potable water or remove waste from industrial sites (including drilling waste, soil engineering, and interceptors), completing all paperwork accurately (including damage checks, fuel levels, and authorised signatures).
• Service welfare units and septic tanks - empty, clean, refill chemicals, replenish consumables.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance to ensure roadworthiness and safety.
• Complete final site visits, record job details and photos on BigChange, and get customer sign-off.
• Maintain a clean and organised vehicle and support general depot duties.
• Follow customer site Health & Safety rules and use digital tachographs in line with legislation.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous HGV driving experience - tanker or waste sector experience an advantage.
• HGV Class 2 licence, Driver CPC (35 hours), and valid Digi Tacho card is essential.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete paperwork accurately.
• A professional, friendly approach when dealing with customers and colleagues.

About Us

You’ll be joining an industry leader that is growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Pumps, Power and Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family‑run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools.
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long‑term decisions that support your success.
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one.
• Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.