Job details
Driving and operation of 26t tanker in accordance with DVSA and HSE
regulations. Removal of waste from sites to customers specifications and
delivery of non-potable water. Disposal of waste under EWC regulations and
log information for waste transfer documents.
£31,500 Per Annum based on a 42.5 hour week (overtime is paid at time and a half)
Monday to Friday (no weekends)
Start times vary between 06:30 and 08:30
Benefits
- Annual performance‑based bonus (not guaranteed)
- Holiday entitlement: 22 days, increasing to 25 days after 3 years of service
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days per year through the company salary‑sacrifice scheme
- Annual salary review
Experience Required
- Previous experience as a vacuum tanker driver is ideal
- At least 1 year of HGV driving experience
- Clean driving licence (as much as possible)
RESPONSIBILITIES
• To plan, organise, monitor own workload working with both Tanker Services and GM on a daily
basis in order to achieve the daily work plan and ensure that all service and quality standards are
achieved on a consistent basis
• Able to organise the effective running of the daily service schedules
• Emptying customers effluent tanks, portable toilets, welfare units, cleaning and refilling with
chemicals, and ensuring toilet rolls are replenished
• Ensure quality of products being delivered to our customers meets agreed standards and advise any
damages/refurbishment requirements to GM
• Understand and adhere to all appropriate legislation, codes of practice and any internal control
requirements
• Take full responsibility for all Health & Safety issues within the yard, on site and all other outside
work areas, reporting any deviations to your GM
• Removal from sites varying waste types ranging from drilling waste, soil engineering, interceptors
and disposal in accordance with legislation and procedure
• Agree on the most efficient means of product handling and daily service routes in conjunction with
Tanker Services
• Delivery and collection of vehicles to and from Volvo for all routine service requirements and
ensure maintenance and service schedule is strictly adhered to
• Maintain Tanker, hoses, pumps and ensure all tools are on vehicle. Report any defects and carry out
minor repairs to kit with tools provided.
• Empty pump catchment tanks daily and ensure all hydraulic fluids are at correct levels, cleaning of
pump filters on tanker and depot tipping points daily
• Basic vehicle maintenance/ensuring roadworthiness and safety of vehicle (carry out daily vehicle
checks in accordance with Group procedures)
• Fill water tank in accordance with standpipe regulations and relay all quantities to tanker services
• Operate Big Change tablet to log all verification photos, job details and ensure customer signs off all
work before departure of site.
• Inform Tanker services of any deviation from assigned job, larger tanks to empty than those
specified or greater volumes of water to be delivered than requested
• Where applicable ensure digital Tacho’s are used and downloaded in line with current legislation
• Ensure digital Tacho cards are carried at all times when required
• Working at event sites / locations (generally Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays), availability for
overtime in accordance with the needs of the business and nights out in Tankers and hotels where
required
• Abide by customer Health & Safety rules when on site
• Keep workshop and vehicle organised, clean and tidy and assist with general workshop duties as and
when required
• Upsell Tanker Services to customers on site and relay potential leads for new sites and business to
TSRs and SRDs,
• Complete all associated training assignments and carry out any other reasonable duties as deemed
necessary by Tanker Services or Depot Manager
If you are interested, please email your cv to gloucester@driverhire.co.uk
