HGV Driver - Class 1 Tanker

Class 1 Tanker Driver | Vacuum Tanker Services | Permanent Role | £33,000-£34,000 Salary | Bristol

Driver Hire Bristol is recruiting for a professional and reliable Class 1 (Category C+E) Tanker Driver to support a busy tanker services operation based in Avonmouth, Bristol (BS11). This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV driver looking for a long‑term role with overtime opportunities and performance‑based bonuses.

• Monday to Friday – 42.5 hours per week
• Start and finish times vary depending on business needs:
  • 06:00 – 15:00
  • 06:30 – 15:30
  • 07:00 – 16:00
  • 07:30 – 16:30
  • 08:00 – 17:00
  • 08:30 – 17:30

• Operate vacuum tanker vehicles safely and efficiently
• Remove waste from customer sites and deliver non‑potable water
• Service portable toilets, welfare units, and effluent tanks where required
• Carry out vehicle checks and basic maintenance duties
• Complete all paperwork and digital records accurately using handheld systems
• Ensure high standards of customer service and health & safety compliance
• Work occasional weekends, nights out, and overtime in line with business requirements
• Maintain vehicles, pumps, hoses, and equipment to a high standard

• £33,000 – £34,000 annual salary
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Annual performance‑based bonus (not guaranteed)
• 22 days holiday, increasing to 25 days after 3 years' service
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days
• Annual salary review
• Permanent, full‑time opportunity

• Full UK Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tacho cards
• At least 1 year of HGV driving experience
• Previous vacuum tanker experience preferred
• Clean licence preferred
• Reliable, professional, and safety‑conscious approach
• Comfortable working outdoors and completing hands‑on duties