Job Description
Class 2 HGV Driver
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Pay: £15.00 per hour (no drainage experience required) + enhanced overtime rates + company benefits
Training: Full industry training and certifications provided
Ready for a driving role that’s more than just driving?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established wastewater and drainage services provider supporting critical infrastructure across the South West.
The business works with water authorities, utilities and commercial clients on essential cleaning, maintenance and disposal operations. They are known for their strong team culture, high standards, and for training HGV drivers into specialist wastewater roles.
If you’re a Class 2 (Cat C) driver looking for a stable, long-term role with variety and you’re happy to get hands-on when needed this is a role where you can build a career, not just clock miles.
No drainage or wastewater experience is required as full training is provided.
About the Role
* Driving and operating Class 2 HGV tankers to support customer disposal and cleaning operations
* Working as part of a team on major cleaning and maintenance projects
* Operating vacuum tankers, booms and specialist equipment
* Assisting on large tanks, wet wells, siphons and other wastewater assets
* Manual handling including suction hoses, site clean-ups and debris removal
* Working in confined spaces and varied environments (training provided)
* Completing digital site reports and vehicle check documentation
* Supporting vehicle and equipment maintenance to high standards
* Frequent travel and working away will be required
* Participation in the on-call rota
About You
* Full clean UK Class 2 (Cat C) driving licence (essential)
* Drainage or wastewater experience not required
* Strong work ethic with a hands-on, flexible attitude
* Comfortable working outdoors and in varied environments
* Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team
* Willing to travel and stay away
* Right to work in the UK
Willingness to undertake training in:
* NRSWA (Street Works)
* High-Pressure Water Jetting (WJA)
* Confined Space Entry
* CSCS Card
Interested in a Class 2 HGV driving role with real variety and long-term progression?
Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.