At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive specialist vehicles and respond to emergency drainage situations.
- Company: Join a family-run business with over 39 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent overtime rates, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and comprehensive training provided.
- Why this job: Enjoy job security while making a real difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Valid HGV Class 1 or 2 licence and experience in drainage or environmental services.
The predicted salary is between 16.1 - 16.1 £ per hour.
We are currently seeking experienced and motivated HGV Drivers to join our growing team. This is a hands-on, varied role combining driving with drainage engineering, offering excellent earning potential, job security, and long-term career opportunities.
MTS Cleansing Services is a well-established, family-run business with over 39 years of industry experience. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, high-quality services while maintaining a supportive and team-focused working environment. We value hard work, reward commitment, and provide opportunities for long-term career growth within a stable and respected company.
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 6:00am - 4:00pm (50-hour contracted week)
- Regular overtime opportunities, including evenings, nights, and weekends
- Flexible working structure: Working pattern aligned to an 18/6 schedule (up to 18-hour shifts including breaks, followed by 6 hours required downtime)
Salary & Earning Potential:
- ~£16.10 per hour (£41,860 basic annual salary)
- ~Overtime paid at £24.15 per hour (time and a half after 50 hours)
- ~Significant earning potential through overtime can be £3k-5k+ monthly take home, dependent on the overtime you wish to do
- ~Call-Out Bonuses: ~£30 per weekday
- ~Competitive salary with excellent overtime rates
- ~Company pension & death-in-service cover
- ~20 days annual leave, increasing with service
- ~Bank holidays
- ~Holiday pay based on average earnings (including overtime)
- ~Employee Assistance & wellbeing programme
- ~Free on-site parking
- ~Referral programme
- ~Company events
- ~Flexible working opportunities
- ~Long-term career progression and job security
Responsibilities:
- Operate specialist vehicles including jetting tankers, super suction tankers, and combination units (training provided)
- Respond to emergency callouts, including sewer blockages, flooding, and pollution incidents
- Work on both private and public land in line with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Carry out vehicle checks at the start and end of each shift
- Attend training and support other teams when required
Requirements:
- Valid HGV Class 2 or Class 1 licence
- Ability to work independently and follow remote instructions
- Experience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental services
- Street works or high-pressure water jetting experience
Training Provided:
- Manual Handling
- Asbestos Awareness
- EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)
- Additional relevant safety and industry training
HGV CLASS1 DRIVERS REQUIRED - Driving in Cheltenham employer: MTS Cleansing Services Ltd
MTS Cleansing Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and team-focused work environment that values hard work and commitment. With over 39 years of industry experience, we provide our HGV Drivers with excellent earning potential, job security, and long-term career growth opportunities, all while ensuring a flexible working structure and comprehensive training to enhance your skills in drainage engineering.
Contact Details:
MTS Cleansing Services Ltd Recruitment Team
