Tanker Driver: Vacuum Tanker Lead & Specialist

E&E group; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler and Allan is seeking a Tanker Driver in Portsmouth to join our environmental services team. You will operate vacuum tankers, carry out pumping, servicing and cleaning of tanks and ship systems, and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.

You will lead project staff, maintain high cleanliness standards on customer sites, and comply with waste regulations, H&S procedures, and PPE requirements. A valid HGV licence and CPC are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with vacuum tankers, pumping systems and cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of ship systems and cleaning standards for survey, hot work and preservation.
• Holds a valid HGV licence, ADR (if applicable) and CPC.
• Strong teamwork, communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Reliable, safety focused and detail oriented under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive vacuum tankers and perform pumping, servicing and cleaning of tanks and ship systems.
• Lead and organise staff on projects, ensuring quality standards and customer satisfaction.
• Complete all documentation accurately, with customer sign-offs and site cleanliness.
• Undertake specialist cleaning, high pressure jet washing, confined space work and fire sentry duties when required.
• Ensure compliance with waste management regulations, tanker driver regulations, PPE and health & safety procedures.
• Liaise with customers and support service engineers while upholding group standards.

Skills

Ship systems knowledge

Vacuum tanker operation

Pressure washers

Hand tools proficiency

Confined space work

MAR pack procedures

Tank/bilge cleaning

HGV licence

ADR licence

CPC

Team player

Communication skills

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Adler and Allan is seeking a Tanker Driver in Portsmouth to join our environmental services team. You will operate vacuum tankers, carry out pumping, servicing and cleaning of tanks and ship systems, and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.

You will lead project staff, maintain high cleanliness standards on customer sites, and comply with waste regulations, H&S procedures, and PPE requirements. A valid HGV licence and CPC are required.