FM Conway is seeking skilled Class 2 Tanker Drivers to join our dedicated Water and Drainage Management team. In this vital role, you’ll help protect communities and keep essential infrastructure running smoothly. Working independently, you’ll be at the front line of drainage operations, responding to reactive and emergency works, carrying out flood management duties while driving a Class 2 Liquid Waste Tanker. This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Hickstead, West Sussex, working either the day or night shift, with fortnightly pay.
The duties of the Class 2 Tanker Driver role will include:
- Operating a Class 2 Liquid Waste Tanker as part of front-line water and drainage operations, safely transporting and handling liquid waste in line with company procedures and legislation
- Delivering essential flood management, drainage response, and reactive emergency works and working independently on site to protect communities and critical infrastructure
- Responding promptly to urgent call-outs, supporting emergency and planned works to ensure the effective resolution of drainage and flooding issues
- Accurately recording and reporting all work carried out, including identifying and flagging any additional issues that require follow-up
- Using our app-based reporting system to update job progress, upload photos/videos, and ensure clear communication with the wider team
What skills and experience do you need?
We’re looking for reliable, committed individuals who hold a Class 2 licence and a valid Driver CPC. You’ll enjoy working independently and demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety. While previous experience in the drainage industry is preferred, it’s not essential, full training can be provided for the right candidate. Drivers are expected to be available for a 10-hour shift and weekend work, but should be prepared, under emergency conditions, to commit to longer duty when required.
What benefits will you receive?
As our Class 2 Tanker Driver, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, free on-site parking, company pension, life assurance, CPC training, overtime rates, standby pay, and any work undertaken during bank holidays is paid at an overtime rate. We also offer an employee referral bonus scheme, opportunities for internal and external training, and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. In addition, we provide a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.
A brief introduction to FM Conway and the Water and Drainage Division
FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.
You’ll be joining our Water and Drainage Management Division - one of the fastest-growing and most innovative areas of our business. This dynamic division delivers a full range of services, including drainage surveys, maintenance, and rehabilitation across the entire highway network. As part of this forward-thinking team, you’ll be working on the front line of infrastructure maintenance, supported by one of the UK’s largest and most technically advanced specialist transport fleets. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s not only growing rapidly but also shaping the future of water and drainage solutions.
So, if you want to Join our Family as our Class 2 Tanker Driver, click apply today!
Closing Date: 22/07/2026
FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy
At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
