Class 2 Tanker Driver (Drainage & Utilities)
Salary: £34,000-£40,000 (Average OTE £60,000-£70,000)
Location: UK Wide
Hours: Monday–Friday 40 hours per week | Day Shift with Flexible Start & Finish Times (Weekend work + Callout available at enhanced)
Overtime: Available Monday to Friday, Saturday 1.25x Saturday, 2x on Sunday. DOOR TO DOOR PAID
Extra £5 per hour for unsociable hours (phone number removed)
Callout rota: 1 in 5 paid at £135-£150 per week + callout bonus
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Interaction recruitment has partnered with a nationwide infrastructure maintenance and sustainability company. Due to their exponential growth and success, they’re actively seeking to onboard experienced drainage engineers to come in and hit the ground running! If you’re looking for a company offering strong career growth—this role could be ideal.
Benefits
Support with obtaining and maintaining relevant industry certifications.
22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Potential earnings exceeding £80,000 per annum
Clear career progression paths.
Company Pension and wider benefits scheme
Overtime Paid at enhanced rate inclusive of overnight stay subsidiaries
Life insurance included.
The Duties
Operate a HGV drainage tanker to complete pre‑planned maintenance works.
Maintain the tanker and associated equipment to the highest standards.
Carry out vacuum tanker operations and wastewater management duties.
Adhere to all health & safety procedures, following safe working practices for tanker operations.
Work alongside an assistant, ensuring accurate communication and reporting back to the office.
Support the CCTV & Drainage teams by facilitating surveys, inspections, and detailed investigative works.
Ideal Candidate
Minimum one year of experience in the drainage industry.
Holds a Class 2 HGV licence as a minimum requirement.
Strong problem‑solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
Open to flexible working hours, sometimes as early as 2am and the occasional overnight stays.
Similar Roles include:
Class 2 Tanker Driver, LGV2 Tanker Driver, HGV Class 2 Tanker Operator, Tanker Operator, Tanker Driver (Class 2), Vacuum Tanker Driver, Waste Tanker Driver, Jet Vac Tanker Driver, Jetting Tanker Operator
Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Reegan on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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