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HGV Tanker Driver and Jetting Operative
Rochford, Essex
Permanent, Full time Monday to Friday (50 hours)
£36,500 - £44,200 per annum, (£14 - £17 per hour) plus, overtime paid at time and a half and training opportunities
On call rota: 1 in every 4 weeks (Mon – Sun and evenings)
You will receive an extra £100 when on call (whether called out or not)
Our client is a drainage services company offering a wide range of services including drain repairs and maintenance, civil engineering and trenchless solutions.
They are seeking a skilled and experienced Jetting & Tanker Driver (HGV Class 1 or 2) to join their professional team. This hands-on role involves working as part of a 2-person crew to carry out emergency and scheduled maintenance projects for customers covering Essex and Suffolk areas.
Our client pride themselves on delivering high-quality service with safety and professionalism. They provide competitive pay, on-the-job training, and career development opportunities to support your growth.
About the Role:
- Driving Jetting, Tanker, and Combi (HGV) vehicles.
- Performing tasks such as floodwater removal, sewage treatment system maintenance, grease trap and septic tank emptying.
- High-pressure water jetting, CCTV surveys, and boom operation.
- Ensuring compliance with all safety standards, including working in confined spaces.
- Hours of work are flexi but, typically 6am-4pm or 8am-6pm.
- Some assignments may require working away from home.
Experience and Qualifications:
- HGV Class 1 or 2 licence (must have held an HGV licence for 2+ years for insurance purposes or be aged over 25 years).
- Previous experience with high-pressure water jetting (Water Jetting Association WJA or HPWJ card preferred).
- Full UK driving licence with zero points ideally but, up to 6 points could be considered.
Desirable Qualifications (Training Provided if Needed):
- CSCS card.
- Confined Spaces certification.
- EUSR SHEA (Water/Utility).
- Street Works (NRSWA).
