Role:
HGV Class 1 Tanker Driver
Location: Ossett
Salary: £16.50 per hour + benefits
Working pattern: Full-time, hours to be confirmed (includes a mix of local and nationwide work)
Benefits:
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Employer-paid Health Cash Plan (Simplyhealth)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
The Company
Our client is a well-established provider of environmental and waste management services, specialising in drainage, liquid waste and tanker solutions. With a strong reputation for delivering reliable and high-quality services nationwide, they are now looking to recruit an HGV Class 1 Tanker Driver to join their team.
The Role
Our client is recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Tanker Driver to support the safe and efficient transportation and disposal of liquid waste. This role will involve operating specialist tanker vehicles, responding to emergency call-outs and ensuring all work is completed in line with health, safety and environmental regulations.
Duties will include:
• Driving and operating specialist jetting and suction tankers
• Responding to emergency call-outs including blockages, flooding and pollution incidents
• Collecting and safely disposing of liquid and controlled waste
• Carrying out pre- and post-shift vehicle checks
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental procedures
• Accurately recording job details and maintaining documentation
• Ensuring PPE is maintained and used correctly
• Supporting wider field teams when required
The successful candidate:
• Valid HGV Class 1 (maximum 6 penalty points)
• Valid Driver CPC card
• Valid Tachograph card
• Experience operating tankers (desirable – training can be provided)
• Experience within drainage or waste management environments
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
Desirable:
• Experience within tanker driving, drainage or waste management
• Training in high-pressure jetting, manual handling or first aid