At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive specialist vehicles and tackle drainage challenges while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a family-run business with 39 years of experience and a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, pension, and employee wellbeing programmes.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with excellent training and modern equipment provided.
- Why this job: Enjoy job security, career growth, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Valid HGV licence and CPC qualification required; drainage experience is a plus.
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.
About Us
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. Our people are at the heart of what we do. 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: Can work up to 12 consecutive working days, followed by a mandatory 48-hour rest period
- 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, £45 per weekend day
Benefits
- 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
- Full PPE provided
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
- Company events
- Modern, well-maintained equipment
- Flexible working opportunities
- Strong focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing
- Long-term career progression and job security
Key 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
- Accurately complete all job documentation
- Report defects, incidents, and near misses promptly
- Maintain driver logbooks in line with compliance requirements
- Ensure PPE is maintained and fit for use
- Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organised, and operational
- Attend training and support other teams when required
Requirements
- Valid HGV Class 2 or Class 1 licence
- CPC qualification
- Ability to work independently and follow remote instructions
- Professional and courteous when dealing with customers and the public
Desirable (Not Essential)
- Experience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental services
- Street works or high-pressure water jetting experience
Training Provided
We invest in our team and provide full training, including:
- First Aid
- Manual Handling
- Asbestos Awareness
- EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)
- EU Skills Card (Green)
- Additional relevant safety and industry training
HGV Driver in Cheltenham employer: MTS Cleansing Services Ltd
MTS Cleansing Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and team-focused environment where hard work is recognised and rewarded. With over 39 years of industry experience, we provide our HGV Drivers with competitive salaries, excellent overtime potential, and comprehensive training opportunities, ensuring long-term career growth in a stable, family-run business. Our commitment to employee wellbeing and safety, along with flexible working arrangements, makes us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the drainage engineering sector.
Contact Details:
MTS Cleansing Services Ltd Recruitment Team
