26T Tanker Driver

General information

Reference

011437

Publication start date

24/08/2026

Job description

Drivers

Post description

Service Driver - 26T

Vacancy details

Division

Welfare Tankering Services - Driver

Title

26T Tanker Driver

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Vacancy location

Location

Scotia House, Spennymoor, Durham, DL166GE

Location

United Kingdom, North East, Durham Tanker Services

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Employment Details

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

We're looking for a skilled 26T Class 2 Tanker Driver to join our Tanker Services Division. You'll be responsible for safely collecting and transporting a variety of liquid wastes, delivering non-potable water, and ensuring all work meets environmental, DVSA, and HSE regulations.

Your day will be varied - from servicing welfare units and emptying effluent tanks, to supporting industrial and construction projects. You'll use modern equipment, keep accurate digital records via our BigChange system, and maintain high standards of safety, service, and customer care.

• Morning: Vehicle checks, load preparation, and review of your day's work plan. First jobs: Service welfare units and septic tanks - empty, clean, refill chemicals, replenish consumables
• Midday: Deliver non-potable water or remove waste from industrial sites (including drilling waste, soil engineering, and interceptors).
• Afternoon: Complete final site visits, record job details and photos on BigChange, and get customer sign-off.
• End of day: Return to depot, complete paperwork, clean and maintain vehicle, pumps, and hoses.

About You

What You'll Bring:

• HGV Class 2 licence, Driver CPC (35 hours), and valid Digi Tacho card.
• Previous HGV driving experience - tanker or waste sector experience an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and willingness to follow procedures.
• Ability to maintain your vehicle to a high standard and carry out minor repairs.
• Professional approach to customers and ability to handle queries on site.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend/event work and overtime.

About Us

About GAP and What We Offer

As a 26T Vacuum Tanker Driver, you'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider-supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way.

That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application-we'll take it from there. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings