Tanker Driver

Severn Trent Water; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Severn Trent Water is seeking a Jetvac Operator/Driver to join their team in Oxfordshire. The role involves safely operating vacuum tankers to transport sewage sludge, ensuring compliance with road transport legislation and company policies. Candidates must hold a class 2 license and be able to work unsupervised in various weather conditions. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Salary between £30,000 - £32,000

Annual bonus of up to 15%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a class 2 license.
• Ability to operate vacuum tankers and associated equipment safely.
• Full MoD (SC) security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate vacuum tankers for sewage sludge transport.
• Perform daily and weekly vehicle checks and report defects.
• Liaise with departments and maintain communication with the Line Manager.

Skills

Safe operation of vacuum tankers

Manual handling techniques

Risk assessment

Education

Class 2 driving license

Job description

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Hello, we’re Severn Trent Services, a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. We provide water and waste services to companies nationwide, including the MoD and The Coal Authority.

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also committed to making a difference because we care.

We’re currently recruiting for a Jetvac Operator/Driver to join our team supporting the Oxfordshire Region.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We believe diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us learn and serve our communities better.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to hear from you. There’s something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The primary objective of this role is to safely operate vacuum tankers for collecting and transporting sewage sludge between Severn Trent Services (STS) sites. The operator must comply with road transport legislation, STS policies, and actively participate in meetings such as Comm Cells and Team Meetings.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Safely operate STS vacuum tankers, collecting and transporting sewage sludge or other non-hazardous wastes between STS sites in compliance with procedures and legislation.
• Perform and record daily and weekly vehicle checks, report defects, and ensure vehicles are clean and roadworthy.
• Liaise with departments such as Transport, Operations, and Maintenance, maintaining regular communication with the Line Manager and other relevant parties.
• Attend and contribute positively to meetings, utilize STW IT systems, and demonstrate safe and professional behaviors.
• Operate tankers professionally to project a positive image of STS to the public.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

You must hold at least a class 2 license; additional training will be provided. You should be able to operate vacuum tankers and associated equipment safely, access vehicle cabs, sites, and offices using correct procedures (e.g., 3 points of contact), and manipulate flexible pipework (up to 5” diameter) safely using manual handling techniques.

You’ll be able to work unsupervised in all weather conditions, utilizing correct PPE and lone worker systems. The ability to risk assess site access and working conditions upon arrival is essential. The role requires full MoD (SC) security clearance, which we will support you in obtaining.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion through various working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability, and Ethnicity – helping us serve our communities better.

Our perks include:

• Salary between £30,000 - £32,000
• Annual bonus of up to 15% based on company performance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Enhanced pension scheme with doubled contributions (up to 15%)
• Sharesave scheme at discounted rates
• Training and development through our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHAT’S NEXT?

We look forward to hearing from you. Please update your CV and set aside about five minutes to apply. If you have questions or need assistance, contact our recruitment team at [e-mail]. For more updates, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

We’ll inform you of the application outcome after the closing date—keep an eye on your phone and emails.