HGV Driver

Job description

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)

Salary & Earning Potential

• £12.71 per hour(£33,046 basic annual salary)
• Overtime paid at £19.06 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£19.06=£476.50x 4weeks in the month=£1906-20% Tax=£1524.80 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)

• £30 per weekday
• £45 per weekend day

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 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Medway City Estate

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£30,000 Per Month

Published at

21-04-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English