HGV Tanker Driver/Drainage Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.
Job title: HGV Tanker Driver / Drainage Engineer
Salary: OTE £60,000 with uncapped overtime opportunities
Hours of work: Full-time, including participation in a 1-in-4 call-out rota
Location: Aylesford, Kent
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced HGV driver looking for more than just another driving role? Would you like to use your drainage or wastewater experience in a varied position offering strong earning potential, ongoing development and the opportunity to join a growing business?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding company covering Aylesford and the wider Kent area. With an OTE of £60,000, uncapped overtime, ongoing training and progression opportunities, the role could be ideal for someone looking for variety, responsibility and the chance to build a long-term career.
The Role
This field-based role involves working across sewage pumping stations, treatment plants and other water-related systems. You will carry out tanker and drainage services, operate high-pressure vacuum suction equipment and deliver excellent customer service while working safely in varied outdoor site conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out the emptying and cleaning of customers’ drainage and wastewater assets.
- Drive and operate HGV vacuum tankers safely and professionally.
- Operate high-pressure vacuum suction equipment in line with rigorous safety standards.
- Work across sewage pumping stations, treatment plants and other water-related systems.
- Provide an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise.
- Follow relevant health and safety requirements relating to drainage and waste operations.
- Accurately record work and job details through internal and client systems and apps.
- Participate in a 1-in-4 call-out rota to support 24/7 emergency coverage.
About You
- A minimum Class 2 HGV licence; a Class 1 licence would be preferred.
- Previous experience operating vacuum tankers.
- Experience within drainage, utilities, water, environmental or wastewater operations.
- A good understanding of drainage, sewerage and relevant health and safety requirements.
- Excellent customer service skills and a positive, flexible, can-do attitude.
- A full UK driving licence.
- The ability to commute to the Aylesford office within approximately 45 minutes.
- CSCS, EUSR, HPWJ, NRSWA Street Works or Confined Space Entry and Rescue certification would be advantageous but is not essential.
Benefits
- OTE £60,000 with uncapped overtime opportunities.
- Company vehicle and fuel card, with personal use available.
- Company mobile phone.
- Flexible working and shift patterns to support work-life balance.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Progression opportunities within an expanding national company.
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