Tankering Technician

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Tankering Technicians to join their dynamic team. This role involves driving and operating tankers to ensure the restoration and maintenance of water supply during interruptions. Candidates will engage in operational planning and testing while maintaining compliance with regulations. The position offers a competitive starting salary, shift payments, and valuable benefits including vehicle access and potential bonuses. If you have a passion for the water industry and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Vehicle access

Competitive salary

Shift payments

Potential bonuses

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience driving and operating tankers or HGVs.
• Knowledge of Transport Law and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate tankers to restore and maintain water supply.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in operational condition.
• Participate in response preparedness activities.

Skills

Driving and operating tankers

Stakeholder management

Planning

Customer service

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Vehicle maintenance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to handle high-pressure situations

Education

Full, valid CE category driving license

Network training and EUSR Water Hygiene Card

Additional driver training qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Cloud applications

Job description

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Hours: 3, 8.5 hours per week, 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights, 4 days off.

Salary: Starting salary of £36,000 + 20% shift allowance per annum.

Role Overview:

Southern Water is recruiting Tankering Technicians for our Falmer depot. The team uses resources, primarily tankers, to restore and maintain water supply during interruptions, minimizing impacts on customers and regulatory compliance.

The primary role involves driving and operating tankers to connect into existing infrastructure, ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained, and participating in operational planning and testing. The position offers a competitive salary, shift payments, and benefits including vehicle access and potential bonuses.

Accountabilities and Estimated Time Spent:

1. Maintain vehicles and equipment in operational condition.
2. Participate in response preparedness activities.
3. Drive and operate tankers safely to restore/maintain supply.
4. Maintain records and ensure compliance with regulations.
5. Complete training and professional development.
6. Handle administrative tasks and maintain depot facilities.

Person Specification:

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience driving and operating tankers or HGVs. Strong stakeholder management, planning, and customer service skills are essential. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and vehicle maintenance is required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Full, valid CE category driving license; a clean license with no more than 6 penalty points; no DG, DR, DD, or IN convictions.
• Willing to work rotational shifts.
• Experience in water/wastewater industry preferred.
• Network training and EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card).
• Additional driver training qualifications are a plus.
• Customer service experience.
• Knowledge of Transport Law, Working Time Directive, Driver Hours rules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Cloud applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle high-pressure situations.