Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver)

Severn Trent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £36,799 + shift allowances

Generous holiday entitlement

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Pension with matched contributions

Sharesave programme

Training Academy

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Volunteer days

Job summary

Severn Trent in Leicester is seeking a Waste Incident Responder hosting Class 2 or Class 1 licences to drive up to 44T vacuum tankers. You will collect and deliver liquid biosolids and other waste within the network, acting as the first on-site responder to pollution incidents and assisting with maintenance at treatment sites.

Shifts operate on a 4 on/4 off cycle with 37 hours on average per week; salary is £36,799 plus allowances, plus a potential annual bonus and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one of the required licences: Class 2 (C) or Class 1 (C+E).
• Experience with vacuum tankers is preferred.
• Knowledge of wastewater operations is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive up to 44T vacuum tankers to collect and deliver waste within the Severn Trent network.
• Respond to pollution incidents as first responder and help stop or contain spills.
• Carry out planned maintenance at sewage treatment sites and follow instructions from Line Manager.

Skills

Class 2 licence

Class 1 licence

Vacuum tanker experience

Wastewater knowledge

Job description

Hello, we’re Severn Trent, officially one of the UK’s Top 50 places to work. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to do right for our customers, communities, and the environment.

If you’re ready to elevate your career with a company recognised for its excellence and employee satisfaction, then this could be the opportunity for you.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Join Our Team as a Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver) Leicester!

In this role, you’ll drive up to 44T vacuum tankers to collect and deliver liquid biosolids and other waste products within the Severn Trent network.

As a first responder to pollution incidents, you’ll be the first on the scene to stop pollutions or hold them until the issue is fixed. When there are no incidents, you’ll use your experience to carry out planned maintenance at sewage treatment sites to ensure they are kept up to standard and working efficiently.

Ready to make a difference?

Shift Hours Are As Follows

4 on / 4

Your hours will be rostered over a 365 day 24/7 window with an average of 37 hours per week (exclusive of a 30 minute unpaid lunch break) but your working week will vary in line with your shift pattern and the precise start and finish times will vary. Your shifts will be rostered in the following way:

• Morning shift – 0500 – 1600 (10.5 hour shift)
• Afternoon shift 1300 – 0000 (10.5 hour shift)
• Night Shift – 2100 – 0800 (10.5 hour shift)
• Flex Shift- 0500-16:30 (11 hour shift)

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, including drivers’ hours, working time directive, and vehicle roadworthiness.
• Complete daily work instructions from Line Manager.
• Communicate timely and accurately with all stakeholders to keep everyone updated.
• Use STW IT systems for tanker load information, safety systems, e-learning, and working hours entry.
• Report any site or equipment issues to your Line Manager for resolution.
• Identify and highlight efficiency opportunities to reduce overall costs for Severn Trent.
• Can be expected to work alone or as part of a team
• Supporting with capturing pollution impact information including photographs and samples.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

To be successful in this role you must hold at least one of the following licenses:

• Class 2 licence (C licence)
• Class 1 licence (C + E Licence)

You will also ideally have knowledge of using vacuum tankers and also it would be brilliant if you have previous wastewater experience, but this is not essential.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

What’s In It For You

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You’ll Get Being Part Of The Seven Trent Family

• Salary of £36,799 plus shift and weekend working allowances (Circa £9k)
• Generous holiday entitlement (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year