Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver)

Severn Trent; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave – discounted Severn TrentPLC

Job summary

Severn Trent is hiring a Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver) to drive vacuum tankers and collect or deliver liquid biosolids within the network. You'll be the first on scene for pollution incidents and may carry out planned maintenance at treatment sites when no incidents are active.

Shift hours vary; you must meet licensing requirements (C licence) and have a willingness to work flexibly, including weekends. Training and development are part of the role.

Qualifications

• You must hold at least one licence: C licence or equivalent.
• Knowledge of vacuum tanker operations is advantageous.
• Experience with wastewater or waste handling is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive vacuum tankers to collect and deliver liquid biosolids and other waste within the Severn Trent network.
• Act as first responder to pollution incidents and assist with site maintenance when there are no incidents.
• Maintain regulatory compliance on drivers’ hours and vehicle roadworthiness.
• Complete daily work instructions from Planning Office or Line Manager.
• Communicate with stakeholders to keep everyone updated on operations.
• Use Severn Trent IT systems for tanker load information and safety reporting.
• Identify efficiency opportunities to reduce costs and report issues to your Line Manager.

Skills

C licence

Vacuum tanker operation

Job description

Department:

Network Control Salary (£): £,;plus shift and weekend working Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver)

Hello, we’re Severn Trent, officially one of the UK’s Top 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)!

In this role, you’ll drive up to T 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.

Shift hours are as follows:

on / off – / – Midnight / –

Ready to make a difference?

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, including drivers’ hours, working time directive, and vehicle roadworthiness.
• Complete daily work instructions from the Planning Office or 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 licence (C 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 £,;plus shift and weekend working allowances (Circa £k)
• Generous holiday entitlement (and the ability to buy/ sell up to days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £, per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute ;
• 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