Gloucester
Position: HGV Driver / Drainage EngineerLocation:Netheridge GL2 5LFReporting to: Depot ManagerJoin Our Team as an HGV Driver / Drainage EngineerWe 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 UsMTS 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. But is dependent on the overtime you wish to do:- Example:25hours weekly overtime x£24.15=£603.75x 4weeks average in the month=£2415-20% Tax=£1932 on top of your normal basic take home monthly. (Please note that if you are to hit the higher tax threshold you would end up paying more tax)- Call-Out Bonuses:- £30 per weekday- £45 per weekend dayBenefits- 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 securityKey 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 requiredRequirements- 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 publicDesirable (Not Essential)- Experience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental services- Street works or high-pressure water jetting experienceTraining ProvidedWe 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 trainingTPBN1_UKTJ