HGV Class 2 Drainage Tanker Driver
Location: London & South East / depot-based with travel to client sites
Pay: £18.00–£22.00 per hour, depending on experience
Job type: Full-time
Work location: On the road / in person
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About Express Solutions Group
Express Solutions Group provides specialist drainage, tanker, civils, survey, commercial maintenance, and infrastructure services for clients ranging from domestic customers to major commercial and blue-chip organisations.
Our teams support critical drainage and liquid waste operations where safety, reliability, technical knowledge, and professionalism matter. We invest in specialist vehicles, equipment, training, and experienced people so we can deliver high-quality service across busy and time-sensitive environments.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced HGV Class 2 Drainage Tanker Driver to join our tanker and transport operations.
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About the Role
As an HGV Class 2 Drainage Tanker Driver, you will operate specialist drainage tanker vehicles and support the safe collection, movement, and disposal of liquid waste and drainage materials.
This is more than a standard driving role. You will be operating specialist equipment, representing the company on client sites, completing compliance documentation, and helping deliver essential drainage services across commercial and domestic environments.
The role is ideal for an experienced HGV driver who wants varied work, strong earning potential through available hours, specialist equipment experience, and the opportunity to develop within a growing drainage and infrastructure business.
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Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Driving and operating HGV drainage tanker vehicles safely and professionally.
- Operating tanker vehicles ranging from 18–32 tonnes, depending on your experience and the work assigned.
- Working with specialist vehicles and equipment such as Gully Suckers, CitiFlex units, excavation tankers, recyclers, and related drainage tanker equipment.
- Completing liquid waste collections, drainage support works, tanker movements, and site-based pumping operations.
- Loading and unloading using appropriate pumping, vacuum, and tanker equipment.
- Following planned routes, schedules, and site instructions efficiently.
- Carrying out pre-use and post-use vehicle checks.
- Identifying and reporting vehicle defects, equipment faults, safety risks, or maintenance requirements.
- Completing accurate paperwork, including job sheets, vehicle logs, waste transfer notes, manifests, and delivery or collection records.
- Following all road traffic, environmental, health and safety, and company procedures.
- Maintaining a professional standard of driving, site conduct, and customer communication.
- Supporting routine cleaning and basic care of vehicles and associated equipment.
- Working safely around drainage systems, liquid waste, confined spaces, traffic, pedestrians, and client premises.
- Representing Express Solutions Group positively on every job.
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Essential Experience and Qualifications
You will need:
- Valid HGV Class 2 / Category C licence.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant HGV driving experience.
- Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card.
- Experience driving commercial vehicles in a professional environment.
- A driving record suitable for commercial insurance purposes.
- Confidence operating manual transmission vehicles.
- Good understanding of daily vehicle checks, defect reporting, and road safety.
- Strong awareness of health and safety in operational environments.
- Ability to complete accurate job paperwork and compliance records.
- Good communication skills with colleagues, supervisors, clients, and site teams.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional approach to work.
- Right to live and work in the UK.
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Desirable Experience
The following would be beneficial but are not essential:
- Previous experience as a drainage tanker driver, vacuum tanker driver, gully sucker operator, waste management driver, or pump and tanker operative.
- Experience with DAF, MAN, Scania, Volvo, or similar HGV vehicles.
- Experience using tanker pumping and vacuum equipment.
- Knowledge of waste transfer procedures and environmental compliance.
- Experience in drainage, utilities, construction, highways, facilities management, or industrial services.
- Confined Space training.
- High-Pressure Water Jetting certificate.
- ADR or other transport-related qualifications, where relevant.
- HIAB or low-loader experience.
- Forklift or plant experience.
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What We Offer
- Competitive pay of £18.00–£22.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Full-time work with high demand for reliable tanker operations.
- Additional hours available where operationally suitable and compliant with safe working and driving-time rules.
- Company vehicle, equipment, and fuel provided for work duties.
- Exposure to a varied fleet and specialist drainage equipment.
- Opportunity to build valuable experience in tanker, drainage, waste, and infrastructure services.
- Training and development opportunities for candidates who show the right attitude and commitment.
- A growing business with demand from commercial, domestic, and multi-site clients.
- Supportive operational team and clear reporting structure.
- Work that is varied, practical, and important to keeping client sites operational.
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Career Development
This role can lead to wider opportunities across tanker operations, specialist drainage services, commercial maintenance, transport operations, supervisory roles, and technical training.
As the company grows, we are looking for people who want to grow with it. Candidates who demonstrate safe working, reliability, customer care, and equipment competence will be well placed to develop into more senior or specialist roles.
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Who This Role Suits
This role would suit someone who:
- Is an experienced HGV Class 2 driver.
- Wants a more varied role than standard haulage.
- Is comfortable operating specialist equipment.
- Takes safety, compliance, and vehicle care seriously.
- Wants strong earning potential through available hours.
- Communicates professionally with clients and site teams.
- Wants to develop within drainage, tanker, liquid waste, or infrastructure services.
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How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV or a short summary of your driving experience, including your licence category, CPC status, tachograph card status, tanker experience, availability, and any specialist tickets or training.
Please include details of any previous drainage, waste management, tanker, HIAB, confined space, or high-pressure water jetting experience.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
Express Solutions Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fair, inclusive, and merit-based recruitment. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds who can meet the requirements of the role and work safely within a regulated operational environment.
Pay: £18.00-£22.00 per hour
Experience:
- Drainage Tankering: 5 years (required)
Work Location: On the road
