At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive specialist vehicles and tackle drainage challenges in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join MTS Cleansing Services, a family-run business with 39 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent overtime rates, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Full training provided and flexible working opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while enjoying job security and career growth.
- Qualifications: Valid HGV Class 2 licence and CPC qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 16.1 - 16.1 £ per hour.
Position: HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer
Location: Farnborough - MTS Yard 1, Lynchford Lane, Farnborough GU14 6JD
Reporting to: Depot Manager
Join Our Team as an HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer. We are currently seeking experienced and motivated HGV Class 2 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 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)
- Call out rota
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
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 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 Tiverton employer: MTS Cleansing Services Ltd
MTS Cleansing Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and team-focused work culture in Rochester. With over 39 years of industry experience, we prioritise employee growth through career advancement opportunities and a competitive salary package, including generous leave and pension benefits. Join us to be part of a family-run business that values hard work and commitment, ensuring job security and a rewarding career path.
Contact Details:
MTS Cleansing Services Ltd Recruitment Team
