HGV Driver / Engineer

Job description

HGV Tanker Driver | Drainage Engineer | Vacuum Tanker Operator | Drainage Operative | Wastewater Operative | Utilities | Aylesford

Location: Aylesford, Kent
Salary:OTE £60,000+ per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: MondayFriday + Weekend Work Available
Additional:Enhanced Weekday Overtime | Further Enhanced Overtime Sunday & Bank Holidays

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Tanker Driver / Drainage Engineer to join a well-established and growing specialist water pump services business based in Aylesford.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UKs leading providers of water pump solutions, drainage services, and wastewater management systems, supporting a wide range of commercial, industrial, and blue-chip clients.

The successful candidate will carry out a range of specialist drainage services including the emptying, cleaning, maintenance, and servicing of customer assets, whilst operating high-pressure vacuum suction equipment and ensuring the highest standards of health & safety and customer service.

This role would suit an experienced Drainage Engineer, Vacuum Tanker Operator, HGV Tanker Driver, or Wastewater Operative looking for strong earning potential, regular overtime, and long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out the emptying, cleaning, and maintenance of customer drainage and wastewater assets

Operate high-pressure vacuum suction equipment safely and efficiently

Deliver drainage, waste, and tanker services across commercial and industrial sites

Accurately complete job sheets, reports, and documentation using internal systems and client apps

Deliver a high standard of customer service and technical support on-site

Ensure all works are completed in line with Health & Safety procedures and industry regulations

Participate in an on-call rota to support emergency response services

Maintain vehicles and equipment to operational and safety standards

Work flexibly across early starts, evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight stays where required

Key Requirements

Minimum HGV Class 2 licence (HGV Class 1 preferred but not essential)

Previous experience operating vacuum tankers

Good understanding of drainage and sewerage operations

Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements relating to drainage and waste operations

Experience within the drainage, utilities, water, environmental, or wastewater sectors

Positive, flexible, and proactive attitude

Willingness to work unsociable hours and participate in an on-call rota

Full UK Driving Licence

Must live within 45 minutes of the Aylesford depot

Desirable Qualifications:

CSCS

EUSR

HPWJ

Street Works (NRSWA)

Confined Space Entry & Rescue Certification

Salary & Benefits

OTE £60,000 +

Uncapped overtime opportunities

Enhanced weekday overtime rates

Further enhanced overtime rates Sundays & Bank Holidays

MondayFriday working pattern

Weekend work and on-call rota available

Company pension scheme

Branded uniform provided

28 days holiday

Company events

Employee discount scheme

Ongoing Health & Safety and technical training

Personal development plans

Positive and supportive team environment

Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Tanker Driver / Drainage Engineer to join a highly respected specialist business with over 35 years of success across the water, drainage, and wastewater sectors.

Offering strong earning potential, uncapped overtime, structured training, and long-term development, this role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing and progressive business.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aylesford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£60,000 Per Month

Published at

27-06-2026

Profession type

Engineering

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