HGV Tanker Driver

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Adler & Allan are seeking a full-time HGV Tanker Driver to operate a wastewater tanker across Essex and Suffolk, reporting to the HGV and Tankering Manager. You will safely drive and maintain the vehicle, respond to drainage emergencies, complete job reports and risk assessments, and ensure compliant waste disposal while upholding high safety and customer service standards. Essential: valid HGV Class 1 or 2 licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card, plus experience driving large vehicles and knowledge of UK transport regulations. Desirable: wastewater or jetting experience, confined space or water hygiene training, ADR for hazardous waste. In your application, emphasise your license, safety record, reliability, teamwork, and client-facing skills; show readiness for enhanced overtime, progression, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Job Description

HGV Tanker Driver
Essex & Suffolk
Permanent, full-time 
Competitive salary, Enhanced Overtime Rates plus benefits

Reporting into the HGV and Tankering Manager you will safely operate the HGV wastewater tanker, collecting and transporting liquid waste from commercial, industrial, and residential sites to designated disposal facilities. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while delivering a professional and efficient service.

More about the role:

• Drive and operate an HGV wastewater tanker in accordance with UK road laws and company policies.
• Drive and maintain the HGV vehicle, ensuring compliance with road transport laws and company policies.
• Respond to emergency callouts for drainage blockages and flooding issues.
• Follow site safety procedures, including working in confined spaces and handling hazardous waste.
• Complete job reports, risk assessments, and customer documentation accurately.
• Maintain equipment and report any defects or maintenance needs.
• Provide excellent customer service and liaise with clients professionally.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safe disposal of waste.
• To always work safely and ensure the safety of all those working around them.
• To comply with the requirements of the company policies, procedures and relevant risk assessments and method statements.
• Conduct drainage maintenance and clearance work using high-pressure jetting equipment.
• Perform daily vehicle checks, ensuring the vehicle is maintained in accordance with company and legal requirements.
• Control access to restricted areas to maintain security and compliance by use of Signs, Lighting & Guarding.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

Qualifications

About you:

Essential

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) licence.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience driving large vehicles in varied environments.
• Ability to work safely with hoses, pumps, and manual handling tasks.
• Good understanding of UK transport regulations.
• Willingness to work in wastewater and industrial environments.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the wastewater, liquid waste, tanker, or utilities sector.
• Vacuum tanker or jetting experience.
• Confined space or water hygiene training (e.g., EUSR).
• ADR qualification (particularly for hazardous waste) though not always required.

Additional Information

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity,  paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension 
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Training and career progression opportunities

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.