Tanker Driver

Job Summary:
To drive an HGV Tanker and carry out (but not limited to) Septic Tank emptying, grease trap cleaning, sewage treatment plant emptying and cleaning plus blockage clearance and acco drain and road gully cleaning on a variety of different properties across Shropshire. The role will consist of planned and reactive drainage tasks to both commercial and domestic buildings.

Ideally the HGV Tanker Driver will have experience of working on sewage and wastewater pipelines, proven experience clearing drains and blockages along with providing first class customer service, however full drainage training will be provided to successful candidates.

Duties:

• Carry out a range of services including cleaning, clearance, maintenance of our customer’s drains
• Review job tasks
• Undertake risk assessment of site/works
• Liaise directly with customers and site contacts
• Record and feedback works undertaken, issues and any further works required
• Reporting near misses and accidents as soon as possible
• Report vehicle and plant defects to supervisor/management
• Understand and comply with driver hour regulations
• Undertake daily safety checks and maintenance tasks of the vehicles
• Report vehicle and plant defects to supervisor/management

Qualifications:
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement
- Proven experience as a Tanker Driver or in a similar role
- Clean driving record with no major violations or accidents
- Strong knowledge of commercial driving regulations and safety protocols
- Ability to operate tanker trucks safely and efficiently
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- High level of physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects
- Flexibility to work long hours and travel as needed

Position Requirements

• HGV Licence & CPC Card
• Experience in use of both vacuum and combination tankers (beneficial)
• Understanding of differing waste types and disposal facilities (beneficial)
• Prior experience of working in a similar environment (beneficial)
• Enthusiastic, driven and customer facing
• Able to work on own and as part of a team
• Excellent time keeping and organisational skills

Any additional skills/experience such as confined space entry, high pressure water jetting, street works ticket would be of interest.

We offer competitive pay rates, comprehensive benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you are a skilled Tanker Driver looking for a stable position with a reputable company, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

• Salary dependant on experience
• Must be available to work evening and nights including weekends as part of a call out rota
• Paid overtime
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension
• Uniform and tools will be supplied
• A DBS disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application

Advanced Wastewater & Drainage Ltd are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For further information on this, please contact our HR Department to obtain a copy of our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.

***NO AGENCIES PLEASE***

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (required)
• Drainage / Sewage Works: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Driver CPC (required)

Work Location: On the road