HGV Class 2 Tanker

  • Job ref: 025/01578
  • Type: Full Time, Permanent, Temporary
  • Location: Daventry
  • Salary: £16.50 - £17.50 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Northampton & Daventry
  • Date posted: 17 September 2026

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
  • Daventry
  • 16.50-17.50 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 025/01578
  • Salary: £16.50 - £17.50 per hour

HGV Class 2 Tanker Driver (Waste Industry)

📍 Location: NN11, commutable from Towcester, Daventry, Banbury, Northampton
💰 Pay: £17.50 per hour (when permanent) + Overtime Premium
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:30am start, finishing between 3:00pm and 5:00pm
Weekly Hours: 45 – 48 hours per week
📄 Contract: Temp to Perm

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 2 Tanker Driver to join a well-established business within the waste management industry based in the NN11 area.

This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for a reliable and professional driver looking for a long-term career with a growing company.

As a Tanker Driver, you will be responsible for the collection and transportation of liquid waste from commercial, industrial, and domestic customer sites using a Class 2 tanker vehicle. You will operate tanker equipment safely and efficiently while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Driving and operating a Class 2 (Category C) tanker vehicle.
  • Collecting and transporting liquid waste from customer sites.
  • Operating tanker pumps, hoses, and associated equipment.
  • Completing daily vehicle checks and ensuring compliance with transport regulations.
  • Maintaining accurate records and waste transfer documentation.
  • Adhering to all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
  • Providing a professional and courteous service to customers.

Requirements

  • Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence.
  • Valid Driver CPC qualification.
  • Digital Tachograph Card.
  • Good understanding of drivers’ hours and transport legislation.
  • Previous tanker or waste industry experience is advantageous but not essential.
  • Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
  • Excellent customer service skills.

What’s On Offer?

  • Temporary to Permanent position.
  • £16.50ph initially (first 12 weeks) £17.50ph upon successful permanent placement.
  • Overtime paid at premium rates.
  • Monday to Friday working pattern.
  • No regular weekend work.
  • Long-term career opportunities within a growing business.

If you are a dependable HGV Class 2 Driver looking for your next opportunity within the waste industry, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.

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