Position:HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer
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Location:Ham Hill Depot: Brook Lane, Ham Hill, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5JX
Reporting to:Depot Manager
Join Our Team as an HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer
We are currently seeking experienced and motivatedHGV 2 Driversto 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 Servicesis 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 contracted week)
* Regularovertime opportunities, including evenings, nights, and weekends
* Flexible working structure:Can work up to12 consecutive working days, followed by a mandatory48-hour rest period
* Can work a pattern aligned to an18/6 schedule(up to 18-hour shifts including unpaid 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
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 onaverage 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 onhealth, safety, and employee wellbeing
* Long-termcareer progression and job security
Key Responsibilities
* Operate specialist vehicles includingjetting tankers, super suction tankers, and combination units(training provided)
* Respond toemergency callouts, including sewer blockages, flooding, and pollution incidents
* Work on both private and public land in line withhealth, safety, and environmental regulations
* Carry out vehicle checks at the start and end of each shift
* Accurately complete all xcswzye job documentation
* Report defects, incidents, and near misses promptly
* Maintain driver logbooks in line with compliance requirements
* Ensure PPE is maintained and fit for use
* Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organised, and operational
* Attend training and support other teams when required
Requirements
* ValidHGV Class 2 licence
* CPC qualification
* Ability to work independently and follow remote instructions
* Professional and courteous when dealing with customers and the public
Desirable (Not Essential)
* 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