HGV Class 1 (C+E) Wagon & Drag Driver/Operator
Location: Penrith Depot Salary: £42,432 per year (48 hrs @ £17.00/hr) + overtime up to £32.30/hr Job type: Full‑time, permanent
About the role
Universal Tanker Solutions is recruiting for a hands‑on HGV C+E Wagon & Drag Driver/Operator. This is not a trunking role — you'll be working mainly in rural and remote areas carrying out septic tank emptying, jetting, and liquid waste collections.
As part of wagon and drag operations, you may:
* Drop the drag trailer to complete Class 2 duties
* Tranship liquids safely and efficiently
* Re‑couple and continue tanker operations
If you want variety, independence, and a role that blends driving with on‑site work, this is the job for you.
Pay & package
* Base package: £42,432 per year (48 hours @ £17.00/hr)
* Overtime/enhancements: Up to £32.30/hr
* Bonus scheme with performance‑based rewards
* Monday to Friday schedule with overtime available
* Company pension scheme
* Free on‑site parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
Key responsibilities
* Daily vehicle and machinery checks
* Operate safely and efficiently in line with regulations
* Work independently and use initiative
* Deliver excellent customer service
* Represent Universal Tanker Solutions professionally
Requirements
* Full HGV Category C+E licence (max 6 points)
* Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
* Safety‑conscious, customer‑focused approach
* Willingness to learn (full training provided)
* Ability to pass a DBS check
Apply today
Join a family‑owned, growing company where drivers are valued. Apply now and drive your future forward with Universal Tanker Solutions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 48 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* we require you to complete a dbs check, do you have any pending or unspent convictions?
* we require you to have no more than 6 points for insurance purposes, do you have any penalty points?
Licence/Certification:
* Category CE Licence (required)
* digital tachograph card (required)
* driver cpc card (required)
Work Location: In person