HGV Tanker Driver and Jetting Operative

HGV Tanker Driver and Jetting Operative

Rochford, Essex

Permanent, Full time Monday to Friday (50 hours)

£36,500 - £44,200 per annum, (£14 - £17 per hour) plus, overtime paid at time and a half and training opportunities

On call rota: 1 in every 4 weeks (Mon Sun and evenings)

You will receive an extra £100 when on call (whether called out or not)

Our client is a drainage services company offering a wide range of services including drain repairs and maintenance, civil engineering and trenchless solutions.

They are seeking a skilled and experienced Jetting & Tanker Driver (HGV Class 1 or 2) to join their professional team. This hands-on role involves working as part of a 2-person crew to carry out emergency and scheduled maintenance projects for customers covering Essex and Suffolk areas.

Our client pride themselves on delivering high-quality service with safety and professionalism. They provide competitive pay, on-the-job training, and career development opportunities to support your growth.

About the Role:

• Driving Jetting, Tanker, and Combi (HGV) vehicles.
• Performing tasks such as floodwater removal, sewage treatment system maintenance, grease trap and septic tank emptying.
• High-pressure water jetting, CCTV surveys, and boom operation.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety standards, including working in confined spaces.
• Hours of work are flexi but, typically 6am-4pm or 8am-6pm.
• Some assignments may require working away from home.

Experience and Qualifications:

• HGV Class 1 or 2 licence (must have held an HGV licence for 2+ years for insurance purposes or be aged over 25 years).
• Previous experience with high-pressure water jetting (Water Jetting Association WJA or HPWJ card preferred).
• Full UK driving licence with zero points ideally but, up to 6 points could be considered.

Desirable Qualifications (Training Provided if Needed):

• CSCS card.
• Confined Spaces certification.
• EUSR SHEA (Water/Utility).
• Street Works (NRSWA).