Company Overview
Founded in 1979, the Company has grown to provide expert drainage solutions for the nation for over 40 years.
Due to expansion we are looking to recruit a HGV Tanker Driver to join our team. The successful applicant will ideally live within a reasonable commuting distance of our depot in Salisbury.
Position Overview
To drive an HGV Tanker and carry out all aspects of drainage works including investigation, blockage clearance and repair on a variety of different properties across the South West and South East. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Delegation of tasks to other team members when required.
- Reporting near misses and accidents as soon as possible.
- Reporting vehicle and plant defects to supervisors/management.
- Understand and compliance with driver hours regulations.
- Undertake daily safety checks and maintenance tasks of the vehicles.
Role Requirements
- HGV Licence (Class 2) & CPC Card.
- Experience in use of both vacuum and combination tankers (beneficial).
- Understanding of differing waste types and disposal facilities (beneficial.)
- Experience of driving in London (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.
- Confined space entry, high pressure water jetting and street works certification (beneficial).
Additional Information
- Salary range £38,000 - £42,000 per annum dependant on experience).
- This position is for 50 hours per week (7.00am to 5.00pm).
- Availability to work evening and nights including weekends as part of a call out rota.
- Overtime available.
- 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave entitlement will increase to a maximum of 25 days providing continuous service criteria is met.
- Birthday Leave.
- Company pension.
- Milestone service recognition.
- Employee Recognition Scheme.
- A uniform and tools for the role will be supplied.
- A DBS disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application
Unbloc Drainage Engineers Ltd/Drain Services Ltd are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For further information, please contact our HR Department to obtain a copy of our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.
***NO AGENCIES PLEASE***
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to work evenings, nights including weekends as part of a call-out rota
Experience:
- Drainage: 2 years (required)
- HGV Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CPC Card (required)
- HGV Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
