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Form of work
SalaryAre you looking for a new opportunity, with flexible working opportunities and a dynamic environment? Are you reliable and motivated? If so this could be a great opportunity for you!
What you'll do
As a Tanker Driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and timely transport of fluid to and from specified sites. But what makes this position truly unique, is the opportunity to work a permanent shift pattern of four on four off, days and nights, keeping your work schedule fresh and exciting. Working this shift pattern will allow you to plan your personal/work life balance well in advance.
With over 400 water recycling centres and 2,000 sewage pumping stations, we treat over 888 million litres of sewage every day. You will be responsible for transporting this sewage sludge while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and keeping costs low by collecting the product from the correct place and on schedule. In addition to transporting sewage sludge, you may also be called upon to engage in emergency driving in the event of breakdowns.
What you'll need
This role requires you to:
- have a clean Class 2 HGV, as a main role, however a class 1 HGV would be advantageous
- be qualified or working towards your Drivers CPC
- have knowledge of VOSA regulations
- be computer literate
- flexibility in working schedule as this role will cover a day and night shift pattern, 4 on 4 off days and nights.
What you'll receive
- Total pension contributions up to 20%.
- Career progression and professional development opportunities.
- 22.5 days' holiday
- The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
- A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
- Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
- A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
- Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
- One paid volunteering day each year.
- Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
- An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
- Support from mental health first aiders.
- A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
Who we are
We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.
Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.
We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.
Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.
