Vacuum Tanker Drivers

Streamline Services Consultancy Limited; North Weald Bassett; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Career progression

Job summary

Streamline Recruitment is recruiting HGV Drivers to join our client's wastewater and environmental services team based in Epping, Essex. This is a full-time, permanent role operating a modern fleet of vacuum tankers, carrying out wastewater and environmental works.

Regular nights out are required as part of the role, and 24/7 operations demand flexibility. The role involves operating vacuum tankers, overpumping and sludge operations, vehicle checks, tablet-based records, and compliance with

Qualifications

• Full UK HGV Licence (Cat C or CE) with CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Max 6 penalty points, no major endorsements.
• Vacuum tanker experience preferred.
• Understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV vacuum tankers on wastewater and environmental contracts.
• Carry out overpumping and sludge operations.
• Complete vehicle checks and job records using a tablet.
• Complete GB Domestic logbooks where required.
• Work safely and professionally on customer and public sites.
• Start times vary; weekend/bank holiday work may be required; 24/7 operations require flexibility.
• Regular nights out are a key part of this role.

Skills

HGV driving

Safety-conscious

Flexible / adaptable

Tablet usage

Education

UK HGV Licence Cat C/CE with CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

Tools

Tablet systems

Job description

Streamline Recruitment are currently recruiting HGV Drivers to join our client's growing wastewater and environmental services team based in Epping, Essex.

This is a full-time, permanent position operating a modern fleet of vacuum tankers, carrying out a variety of wastewater and environmental works. Regular nights out are required as part of the role, so flexibility is essential.

The Role

• Operating HGV vacuum tankers on wastewater and environmental contracts.
• Carrying out overpumping and sludge operations.
• Completing vehicle checks and job records using a tablet.
• Completing GB Domestic logbooks where required.
• Working safely and professionally on customer and public sites.
• Start times will vary depending on operational requirements.
• Weekend and Bank Holiday work may be required.
• The business operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, therefore flexibility is essential.
• Regular nights out are a key part of this role.

Requirements

• Full UK HGV Licence (Category C or CE).
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points (no major endorsements).
• Previous vacuum tanker experience is preferred, ideally within the wastewater industry.
• Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Confident using tablet-based systems.
• Reliable, flexible and safety-conscious approach to work.

Pay Rates

• Days (06:00 starts): £16.50 per hour PAYE
• Nights (18:00 onwards): £18.00 per hour PAYE

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Modern Euro 6 fleet.
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing company.
• Varied work across wastewater and environmental services.
• Regular nights out with varied working locations.