Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver)- Retford

Severn Trent Water; Retford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Waste Incident Responder (Tanker Driver). Drive vacuum tankers, respond to pollution incidents, and ensure compliance with legislation. Enjoy competitive salary and generous benefits while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Must hold Class 2 or Class 1 driving licenses.
• Knowledge of vacuum tankers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive vacuum tankers to collect and deliver waste products.
• Respond to pollution incidents and perform maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Class 2 licence (C licence)

Class 1 licence (C + E Licence)

Tools

Vacuum Tankers

Job description

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Salary (£): Salary of £33,034.65 plus shift and weekend working allowances (Circa £8k)

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)!

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. You’ll also perform jetting and cleansing tasks.

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.

4 on / 4 off 0500 – 1600 / 1300 – Midnight / 2100 – 0800

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.
• Support 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 it would be beneficial 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 some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• Salary of £33,034.65 plus shift and weekend working allowances (Circa £8k)
• 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

WHAT’S NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

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