HGV Driver

Position: HGV Tanker Driver / Drainage Engineer

Location:

Stanley House, Rochester, ME2 4NF
Reporting to:
Depot Manager 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) Call out rota Salary & Earning Potential £16.10 per hour (£41,860 basic annual salary) Overtime paid at £24.15 per hour (time and a half after 50 hours) Significant earning potential through overtime can be £3k-5k monthly take home.

Example: 25hours weekly overtime x £24.15=£603.75x 4weeks average in the month=£2415-20% Tax=£1932 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) Call-Out Bonuses Benefits Competitive salary with excellent overtime rates Company pension & death-in-service cover 20 days annual leave , increasing with service Bank holiday incentives 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 1 or 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) ADR licence 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