At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive specialist vehicles and tackle drainage challenges while responding to emergencies.
- Company: Join a family-run business with over 39 years of experience in the industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent overtime rates, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Full training provided and flexible working opportunities available.
- Why this job: Enjoy job security and long-term career growth in a dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Valid HGV Class 1 or 2 licence and CPC qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 16.1 - 16.1 £ per hour.
Position: HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer
Location: Netheridge GL2 5LF
Reporting to: Depot Manager
Join Our Team as an HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer. 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 Stockton-on-Tees employer: MTS Cleansing Services Ltd
MTS Cleansing Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and team-focused environment where employees are valued and rewarded for their hard work. With over 39 years of industry experience, we provide our HGV Drivers with competitive salaries, excellent overtime opportunities, and a strong emphasis on health and safety, ensuring long-term career growth and job security in the vibrant location of Netheridge.
Contact Details:
MTS Cleansing Services Ltd Recruitment Team
