Position: CCTV Operative / Drainage Engineer
Location: Hampshire Depot, Thornham Waste Water Treatment Works, Thornham Lane, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8DD
Join Our Team as an HGV Tanker Driver / Drainage Engineer
We are currently seeking experienced and motivated HGV Class 1 & 2 Drivers to join our growing team. This is a hands-on, varied role combining driving with drainage engineering, offering excellent earning potential, job security, and long-term career opportunities.
About Us
MTS Cleansing Services is a well-established, family-run business with over 39 years of industry experience. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, high-quality services while maintaining a supportive and team-focused working environment.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. We value hard work, reward commitment, and provide opportunities for long-term career growth within a stable and respected company.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 6:00am 4:00pm (50-hour week)
Regular overtime opportunities, including evenings, nights, and weekends
Flexible working structure:
Can work up to 12 consecutive working days, followed by a mandatory 48-hour rest period
Working pattern aligned to an 18/6 schedule (up to 18-hour shifts including breaks, followed by 6 hours required downtime)
Salary & Earning Potential
£13.45 per hour (£34,970 basic annual salary)
Overtime paid at £20.17 per hour (time and a half after 50 hours)
Significant earning potential through overtime can be £3k-5k+ monthly take home. But is dependent on the overtime you wish to do:
Example: 25hours weekly overtime x£20.17=£504.25x 4weeks in the month=£2017-20% Tax=£1613.60 on top of your normal basic take home monthly. (Please note that if you are to hit the higher tax threshold you would end up paying more tax)
Night Work Bonus: £45 per shift
Call-Out Bonuses: £30 per weekday & £45 per weekend day
Length-of-service pay increases
Benefits
Competitive salary with excellent overtime rates
Company pension & death-in-service cover
20 days annual leave, increasing with service
Bank holiday incentives (e.g. double pay, time in lieu, £75 bonus for 10-hour shifts rates may vary)
Holiday pay based on average earnings (including overtime)
Employee Assistance & wellbeing programme
Full PPE provided
Free on-site parking
Referral programme
Company events
Modern, well-maintained equipment
Flexible working opportunities
Strong focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing
Long-term career progression and job security
Key Responsibilities
Interpret survey results and prepare comprehensive condition reports to industry standards
Undertake basic H&S vehicle checks at the start and finish of each shift
Report all defects, accidents and near misses immediately to line manager
Ensure all jobs are correctly documented with work tickets submitted at the end of each shift
Maintain the drivers log book in compliance with MOT rules and procedures
Ensure the condition of all issued personal protective clothing and equipment remains fit for purpose, clean and free from defects.
Keep the vehicle and equipment washed down on a weekly basis, free from rubbish.
Undertake ad-hoc duties as and when your vehicle is off the road or you are required to assist other field teams in exceptional circumstances
Attend meetings, medical and training courses as required
Requirements
Valid Drivers licence
Ability to work independently and follow remote instructions
Professional and courteous when dealing with customers and the public
Desirable (Not Essential)
7.5ton Licence desired
Standpipe Usage Competency Training
Sonde Certificate
Experience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental services
Street works or high-pressure water jetting experience
Training Provided- We invest in our team and provide full training, including:
First Aid
Manual Handling
Asbestos Awareness
EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)
EU Skills Card (Green)
Additional relevant safety and industry training
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