Job title: HGV Tanker Driver / Drainage Engineer

Salary: OTE £60,000 with uncapped overtime opportunities

Hours of work: Full-time, including participation in a 1-in-4 call-out rota

Location: Aylesford, Kent

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced HGV driver looking for more than just another driving role? Would you like to use your drainage or wastewater experience in a varied position offering strong earning potential, ongoing development and the opportunity to join a growing business?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding company covering Aylesford and the wider Kent area. With an OTE of £60,000, uncapped overtime, ongoing training and progression opportunities, the role could be ideal for someone looking for variety, responsibility and the chance to build a long-term career.

The Role

This field-based role involves working across sewage pumping stations, treatment plants and other water-related systems. You will carry out tanker and drainage services, operate high-pressure vacuum suction equipment and deliver excellent customer service while working safely in varied outdoor site conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the emptying and cleaning of customers’ drainage and wastewater assets.
• Drive and operate HGV vacuum tankers safely and professionally.
• Operate high-pressure vacuum suction equipment in line with rigorous safety standards.
• Work across sewage pumping stations, treatment plants and other water-related systems.
• Provide an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise.
• Follow relevant health and safety requirements relating to drainage and waste operations.
• Accurately record work and job details through internal and client systems and apps.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 call-out rota to support 24/7 emergency coverage.

About You

• A minimum Class 2 HGV licence; a Class 1 licence would be preferred.
• Previous experience operating vacuum tankers.
• Experience within drainage, utilities, water, environmental or wastewater operations.
• A good understanding of drainage, sewerage and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Excellent customer service skills and a positive, flexible, can-do attitude.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to commute to the Aylesford office within approximately 45 minutes.
• CSCS, EUSR, HPWJ, NRSWA Street Works or Confined Space Entry and Rescue certification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• OTE £60,000 with uncapped overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle and fuel card, with personal use available.
• Company mobile phone.
• Flexible working and shift patterns to support work-life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Progression opportunities within an expanding national company.

Not quite the right fit for this role? We’d still love to hear from you. As specialist recruiters across Mechanical & Electrical, Facilities Management, Energy and Renewables, we’re always keen to speak with talented people within these sectors. Get in touch to tell us what you’re looking for and let’s see how Multitask Personnel can support your next career move.

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