HGV Tanker Driver

Lanes Group; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a HGV driver to operate vacuum tankers for wastewater movements on a full-time basis at our Winchester region contract. The role requires driving an HGV 1 or 2 and maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and high service standards.

Based in Harestock, Winchester, you will work 4 days on, 4 days off (40.25 hours/week) from 6am to 6pm and earn £33,580 per year. You will report on-site activities, complete reports, and uphold our safety and quality commitments.

Qualifications

• HGV licence(s) valid and up to date.
• CPC qualification current and valid for UK driving.
• Tachograph regulations understood and adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV-mounted vacuum and tankers for drainage and waste management tasks.
• Independently manage job sites, ensuring safety and high‑quality work.
• Communicate professionally with customers and document site activity.

Skills

HGV Class 1 License

HGV Class 2 License

CPC

Tachograph

Job description

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department: The Logistics Management Centre (LMC)

supports Southern Water's wastewater operations by delivering specialist tankering and treatment solutions across Hampshire, Sussex and the Isle of Wight regions. Working closely with operational teams, the LMC plays a key role in maintaining network resilience, responding to incidents, supporting planned maintenance activities, and helping to protect customers and the environment.

Our Tankering Division provides a flexible fleet resource to manage wastewater movements across the network, while our Treatment Division delivers specialist services to clean, maintain and optimise critical wastewater assets

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for HGV Class 1 or 2 drivers to work on a full-time basis for days on our wastewater contract.Driving a vacuum tanker, the work incorporates tankering various non-hazardous liquids from sites to disposal facilities across the region

Location:

Harestock, Winchester

Job Type:

Full-time

Hours:

4 days on, 4 days off, 40.25 hours per week, 6am – 6pm

Salary:

£33,580 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate HGV-mounted vacuum and tankers for drainage and waste management tasks.
• Independently manage job sites, ensuring safe practices and high-quality work.
• Communicate professionally with customers
• Accurately complete job reports and system updates
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, reporting any faults promptly.
• Maintain high health and safety standards, including proper PPE use and regulatory compliance

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• HGV class 1 or class 2 driving licence
• Valid in date CPC and up to date taco

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.