Vacuum Tanker Drivers

Streamline Services Consultancy Limited; Thornwood Common; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Modern Euro 6 fleet

Long-term career opportunity

Varied wastewater/environmental work

Regular night shifts

Job summary

Streamline Recruitment are recruiting HGV Drivers for a growing wastewater and environmental services team based in Epping, Essex. This full-time role involves operating modern vacuum tankers, with regular nights out and 24/7 operation across varied sites.

Key duties include overpumping, sludge operations, vehicle checks, and tablet-based record keeping. CPC and Tachograph cards required; previous vacuum tanker experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Full UK HGV Licence (Category C or CE).
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Max 6 penalty points (no major endorsements).
• Previous vacuum tanker experience preferred, ideally in wastewater.

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 with operations; weekend/bank holiday work may be required.

Skills

HGV Licence

CPC Card

Digital Tachograph

Tablet Systems

Driver Hours

Safety Conscious

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.

If you're an experienced HGV driver looking for a long-term opportunity within the wastewater industry, we'd love to hear from you.