Position: CCTV Operative / Drainage Engineer
Location: Hampshire Depot, Thornham Waste Water Treatment Works, Thornham Lane, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8DD
Join Our Team as an HGV Tanker Driver / Drainage Engineer
We are currently seeking experienced and motivated HGV Class 1 & 2 Drivers to join our growing team. This is a hands-on, varied role combining driving with drainage engineering, offering excellent earning potential, job security, and long-term career opportunities.
About Us
MTS Cleansing Services is a well-established, family-run business with over 39 years of industry experience. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, high-quality services while maintaining a supportive and team-focused working environment.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. We value hard work, reward commitment, and provide opportunities for long-term career growth within a stable and respected company.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday: 6:00am – 4:00pm (50-hour week)
- Regular overtime opportunities, including evenings, nights, and weekends
- Flexible working structure:
- Can work up to 12 consecutive working days, followed by a mandatory 48-hour rest period
- Working pattern aligned to an 18/6 schedule (up to 18-hour shifts including breaks, followed by 6 hours required downtime)
Salary & Earning Potential
- £14.00 per hour (£36,400 basic annual salary)
- Overtime paid at £21.00 per hour (time and a half after 50 hours)
- Significant earning potential through overtime can be £3k-5k+ monthly take home. But is dependent on the overtime you wish to do:
- Example: 25hours weekly overtime x£21=£525x 4weeks in the month=£2100-20% Tax=£1680 on top of your normal basic take home monthly. (Please note that if you are to hit the higher tax threshold you would end up paying more tax)
- Call-Out Bonuses: £30 per weekday & £45 per weekend day
Benefits
- Competitive salary with excellent overtime rates
- Company pension & death-in-service cover
- 20 days annual leave, increasing with service
- Bank holiday incentives
- Holiday pay based on average earnings (including overtime)
- Employee Assistance & wellbeing programme
- Full PPE provided
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
- Company events
- Modern, well-maintained equipment
- Flexible working opportunities
- Strong focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing
- Long-term career progression and job security
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret survey results and prepare comprehensive condition reports to industry standards
- Undertake basic H&S vehicle checks at the start and finish of each shift
- Report all defects, accidents and near misses immediately to line manager
- Ensure all jobs are correctly documented with work tickets submitted at the end of each shift
- Maintain the driver’s log book in compliance with MOT rules and procedures
- Ensure the condition of all issued personal protective clothing and equipment remains fit for purpose, clean and free from defects.
- Keep the vehicle and equipment washed down on a weekly basis, free from rubbish.
- Undertake ad-hoc duties as and when your vehicle is off the road or you are required to assist other field teams in exceptional circumstances
- Attend meetings, medical and training courses as required
Requirements
- Valid Drivers licence
- Ability to work independently and follow remote instructions
- Professional and courteous when dealing with customers and the public
Desirable (Not Essential)
- 7.5ton Licence desired
- Standpipe Usage Competency Training
- Sonde Certificate
- Experience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental services
- Street works or high-pressure water jetting experience
Training Provided- We invest in our team and provide full training, including:
- First Aid
- Manual Handling
- Asbestos Awareness
- EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)
- EU Skills Card (Green)
- Additional relevant safety and industry training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £36,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- 7.5 Tonne Licence (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- OS19X Qualification (preferred)
Location:
- Emsworth PO10 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
