HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer – Rochester

Job description

Stanley House, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, Rochester, ME2 4NF
Job Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Career Level: Experienced (Non-Managerial)
Job Salary: Job Reference Code: Reporting too: Depot Manager
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 50 hour contract, 6am-4pm
Principle Duties and Accountabilities: Being flexible in your approach to work and undertake ad-hoc duties when your vehicle is off the road or if you are required to assist other field teams.
Roles and Responsibilities: Drive and operate specialist jetting tankers; Super Suction Jetting Tankers, Combination Jetting Tankers once training has been provided (Class 2, CPC required)
Attend emergency call out situations dealing with sewer blockages, flooding and pollution
Working on Private and public land in strict accordance with statutory health, safety and environmental procedures
Undertake vehicle checks at the start and finish of each shift
Ensure that all jobs are documented correctly
Report all defects, accidents and near misses immediately to Line Manager
Maintain the driver's log book in compliance with MOT rules and procedures
Ensure that the conditions of all PPE (personal protective clothing and equipment) remain fit for purpose
Keep the vehicle and equipment washed down on a weekly basis, free from rubbish in hose and tool boxes and the cab
Attend training as and when required
Other Information: Health & Safety:
Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) states the general duties of employees at work
It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to:
(a) To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work; and
(b) as regards any duty or requirement imposed on their employer or any other person by or under any of the relevant statutory provisions, to co-operate with them so far as is necessary to enable that duty or requirement to be performed or complied with
Drainage Engineer (Combi) Health and Safety Responsibilities are:
To understand and comply with the company health and safety policy
To influence and promote a positive health, safety culture within the organisation and lead by example
To ensure all works activities are carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with legislative, company requirements and the RAMS
To carry out comprehensively and complete all company required site documentation
Ensure VPR's are carried out and completed
DRA's are to be carried out for every job and updated where required
To report all health, safety and environmental incidents to the Line Manager within 2 hours of it happening
Qualifications / Competency:
7.5t Driving license
Must have the ability to take on responsibility of working within very controlled guidelines and environmental regulations
Able to deal with the public in a polite and friendly manner
Able to work with a minimum of supervision and to receive instructions remotely
Previous work involving liquid waste products in the water utility / environmental services sector is desirable. Knowledge of safe working in street works preferred
NRSWA Unit 2
High Pressure Water Jetting
EU Skills Card (Green)
Emergency First Aid
First Aid at Work
Standpipe Usage Competence
20 days holiday plus bank holiday. Enhancements with time served
In order to be considered for this position, please complete our online screening process. If completed successfully you will be able to apply online.
Question 1:
Do you possess a HGV Class 1 or 2 entitlement on your driving license?
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rochester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2026

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