Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver)

Severn Trent Plc; West Midlands; Presencial; GBP 33.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary and allowances

Generous holiday entitlement

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Academy training

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Volunteer days

Descripción de la vacante

Severn Trent plc is seeking a Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver) for Leicester. You will drive up to 44T vacuum tankers to collect and deliver liquid biosolids and other waste, acting as a first responder to pollution incidents while ensuring site maintenance when no incidents occur.

Your role requires adapting to a 4 on/4 shift pattern with an average 37 hours per week within a 24/7 roster. You must hold the appropriate tanker licences and be committed to safety and regulatory compliance.

Formación

• Hold at least one of the listed HGV tanker licences: Class 2 (C) or Class 1 (C+E).
• Experience with vacuum tankers and wastewater handling is desirable but not required.
• Adaptable to shift patterns and rosters including early mornings, afternoons and nights.

Responsabilidades

• Drive up to 44T vacuum tankers to collect and deliver liquid biosolids and other waste within the Severn Trent network.
• Respond to pollution incidents as first on scene and assist with containment until resolved.
• Carry out planned maintenance at sewage treatment sites when no incidents occur.
• Maintain compliance with drivers’ hours, working time directive and vehicle roadworthiness.
• Record load information in STW IT systems and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Report site or equipment issues to Line Manager and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Conocimientos

Class 2 licence (C licence)

Class 1 licence (C + E Licence)

Descripción del empleo

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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

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.

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.

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

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 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 youmusthold 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 wastewaterexperience, 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 £36,799plus 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

WHATS NEXT?

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search#LifeAtSevernTrenton social media.

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.