Drainage engineer

Job Description

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

JBRP1_UKTJ