Trainee HGV Tanker - Drainage Engineer

Attega Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Attega Group Ltd is seeking a Trainee HGV Tanker - Drainage Engineer for a full-time role based in Gravesend, Kent. The position offers competitive pay, extensive overtime opportunities, and comprehensive training within the drainage sector. Ideal candidates will have a Class 2 HGV license and a strong work ethic, supporting teams with drainage operations across various client sites.

Benefits

Full-time position with ample overtime

Company pension scheme

24/7 personal accident insurance

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Comprehensive training and development programs

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 2 or higher license.
• Self-motivation, discipline, and serious attitude towards health and safety.
• Willingness to learn and progress in the role.

Responsibilities

• Conducting drainage works for remedial response team.
• Performing descale works, emptying grease traps, and tanker extraction.
• Supporting drainage teams with clearance and emergency callouts.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

UK HGV Class 2 License

Job description

Role: Trainee HGV Tanker - Drainage Engineer
Salary: PAYE - Up to GBP35,000 p/a plus overtime, on call bonuses (OTE of GBP60,000 per annum).
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Hours: Monday - Friday, standard working hours are between 5am -4pm.
Stay aways and night work is required
Hotel, food allowance & expenses covered

Do you hold a Class 1 or Class 2 licence?

Are you looking to up-skill within the Drainage Sector?

Attega Group is looking for a 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 Gravesend and surrounding areas, you'll visit various client sites, including industrial estates, retail parks, shopping centres, and office buildings to conduct drainage works for the rapid and remedials response team.

Responsibilities include:

• 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/ Petrol Interceptors
• Working alongside CCTV & Drainage teams supporting and facilitating Surveys, inspections and detailed investigation works which will involve fault finding and providing practical solutions to support the client s needs.
• Support 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 pumps teams with Foul/Surface water pump station works.
• Ensure 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.
• Can do work ethic.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• A strong team player.
• Willingness to learn and progress within the role.
• Self-motivation, discipline, and serious attitude towards health and safety in the workplace.
• Attention to detail and customer focused attitude.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Valid UK HGV Class 2 License

What you can expect from our client:

• Full-time position with ample overtime opportunities
• Potential to earn GBP60k+ through overtime 24/7 worldwide personal accident insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Additional bonus payments for on-call weekends
• Comprehensive training and personal development programs
• Employed on PAYE, 50 hours per week. Shifts are typically between the hours of 5am - 4pm.
• 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)

If this sounds interesting, please contact Hannah in the Attega offices today!