HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

We're looking for a reliable HGV Class 1 Driver to join a specialist Drainage Services team based near Brize Norton.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining HGV driving with drainage cleaning, tanker operations and environmental services. You'll visit customer sites, including petrol stations, distribution centres and large drainage facilities, working as part of a one- or two-person team.

No previous drainage experience is necessarily required, as training is provided.

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

• Drive HGV tanker vehicles safely to customer sites.
• Carry out drainage cleaning and high-pressure water jetting.
• Clean and service oil and fuel interceptors.
• Remove wastewater, sludge, silt and other waste collected during drainage operations.
• Respond to reactive jobs and customer requirements.
• Complete vehicle checks, job sheets and safety paperwork.
• Maintain equipment, tools and PPE in good condition.
• Follow company and customer health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence.
• Clean UK driving licence, as required by the employer.
• A professional, safety-conscious approach.
• Willingness to undertake physical, hands-on work alongside driving.
• Flexibility to work at different customer sites and stay away overnight occasionally.
• £37,500 starting salary.
• £39,500 after probation.
• Potential to earn £42,000 with a valid ADR qualification, subject to company terms.
• Weekend overtime at £225 per day for Saturday or Sunday.
• Additional £50 bonus for working both weekend days.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Overnight accommodation and subsistence provided when required. Xohmjla
• In-house water-jetting training and relevant site safety training.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-10-2026

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