Overview
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Job Requisition Number 7984 • Work Type Permanent • Job Function Logistics • Salary Range £31,301 per annum + £557.70 shift allowance per month • Base Carmarthen • Closing Date 23:59 on 21/09/2025
What you’ll be responsible for
* Driving and operating Bio-solids tankers and ancillary equipment to facilitate removal of Bio-solids from wastewater treatment works and delivery to reception centres
* Working closely with the Bio-solids Schedulers and Supervisors to ensure that all collections are undertaken when required and any exceptions are reported in a timely manner
* Carrying out routine daily checks on tankers in order to comply with Road Traffic Act requirements and to ensure continuity with Welsh Waters Operators Licence
* Carrying out daily and weekly checks to ensure legal road worthiness at all times. Accurately record driving hours
* Accurately report and record defects. Record nil defects and action defects immediately
* Recording quantities, types and destinations of Bio-solids transported to comply with relevant legislation and IMS procedure
Who you’ll work with
* Internal: Operations, H&S, finance; Bio-solids Service team colleagues
* External: NRW, Environment Agency, Local Authorities, Contractors
About You
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Understand the importance of being a member of a high performing team
* Possess a HGV Class 1 or 2 driving licence
* Able to take responsibility for own actions whilst working ‘in the field’ following procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge of IT systems such as Word, Excel and Outlook and ability to use PDA and other hand held devices
* Ability to travel as job requires and have a geographical appreciation of the operating area
* Able to work to deadlines without compromising quality
* Adaptable to changing priorities
* The ability to develop positive working relationships and to be seen as a highly credible representative of the business
Good to know
* A HGV Class 1 or 2 driving licence is required for the role; Vac Tanker experience is preferred but training will be provided.
* 12-hour, 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
For more information on the role please contact David.Richards@dwrcymru.com
Benefits
* Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
* Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions
* Free Mortgage Brokering Services
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
* Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
* Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites
* Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service
* An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
* Many more can be found on our website.
Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.
Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business.
We’re empowering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Equality, diversity and inclusion are foundational to our culture. Applications from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT+, Non-binary and people with disabilities are particularly welcome.
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