Overview
Do you hold a Class 1 or Class 2 Licence? Do you have previous Drainage Experience? We are currently recruiting for a full-time, permanent HGV Reactive Tanker Drainage Engineer to join the team.
The main purpose of this role is to support the Reactive and Remedials Teams operating the vacuum tanker and attending various sites.
Benefits
- Competitive salary + overtime + on call bonuses
- Free uniform
- Company mobile phone for performance of duties
- Personal Accident Cover (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
- Life Insurance (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
- Access to virtual GP (Eligibility after 1 year’s service)
- Early Christmas pay – monthly pay day 25th
- Employee assistance programme – access to 24‑hour advice line
- Metcor Hub – Benefits/Savings/Perks
- Annual leave
- Pension
- Social events
Responsibilities
- Carrying out descale works for below ground drainage, line cleaning, root cutting, and confined space entry works
- Emptying external grease traps
- Extensive tanker extraction works to foul and surface water systems, pump stations, petrol interceptors, flooding issues on sites, soakaways, septic tanks
- Working alongside CCTV & drainage teams supporting and facilitating surveys, inspections and detailed investigation work which will involve fault finding and providing practical solutions to support the client’s needs
- Generally supporting drainage teams with clearance and blockage works should emergencies arise
- Supporting pumps teams with foul/surface water pump station works
- Ensuring correct tipping and waste disposal procedures are followed and adhered to
Qualifications / Ideal Candidate
- Must hold Class 1 or Class 2 licence
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication and problem‑solving skills
- Strong team player
- Willingness to learn and progress within a role
- Self‑motivated, disciplined and serious attitude towards health and safety in the workplace
- Attention to detail and customer‑focused attitude
About the Company
Metcor Environmental was founded in the mid-1980s. Formerly known as Metro Mechanical Services, we grew quickly focusing first on fast food customers, and then working with facilities managers and large commercial property owners in London and the Southeast. Over time, the company expanded and launched its principal hub for the North, based in Leigh, Greater Manchester. Today, under its group ownership model, the Metcor Group encompasses Metcor Environmental, Metcor Pumps, and Metcor Electrical, each offering a comprehensive suite of solutions. We offer robust maintenance programmes for drainage, plumbing and pumps as well as providing national reactive emergency coverage for a range of issues. Our services include technical diagnostic services such as drainage mapping, water testing, CCTV surveying, flows and loads analysis and site inspections. We focus on continuous improvement, harnessing data to drive performance. Metcor Environmental Ltd now serves across the UK 24/7 through roughly 200 directly employed engineers.
HGV Reactive Tanker Drainage Engineer in Gravesend employer: Metcor Environmental
Metcor Environmental is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and professional growth. As a Reactive HGV Tanker Drainage Engineer in Gravesend, you'll benefit from competitive pay, an on-call bonus, and opportunities for skill development within a dynamic team dedicated to environmental solutions.
