Position: HGV Tanker Driver / Drainage Engineer
Location: Ham Hill Depot - Brook Lane, Ham Hill, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5JX
Reporting to: Depot Manager
Join Our Team as an HGV Tanker Driver / Drainage Engineer
We are currently seeking experienced and motivated HGV 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
£12.60 per hour (£32,760 basic annual salary)
Overtime paid at £18.90 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 overtime x£18.90=£472.50x 4weeks in the month=£1890-20% Tax=£1512 on top of your normal basic take home. (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
Operate specialist vehicles including jetting tankers, super suction tankers, and combination units (training provided)
Respond to emergency callouts, including sewer blockages, flooding, and pollution incidents
Work on both private and public land in line with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Carry out vehicle checks at the start and end of each shift
Accurately complete all 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
Valid HGV 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
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