HGV Class 1 Driver

As an HGV Driver, you will be required to drive and operate vehicles and plant to the greatest profitability and efficiency to deliver the Bio Recycling service within Thames Water sites and to external locations. To enter deliveries into the cake logging system as appropriate.

Within this role, you will be safely operating vehicles associated with Bio Recycling services at Thames Water sites and external locations, working collaboratively with other Thames Water employees across our sites to aid the efficient delivery of Bio Recycling’s activities.

HGV Biosolids Class 1 Driver Job Details

38.5 hours per week, working a rotating shift pattern.
This position is based in the Crossness Area (East London) or Iver Area (West London)
Full training and an excellent wider benefits package.
Offering £38,842 per annum.

What should you bring to the role?

The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are:

Experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver is essential for deliveries and plant movements.
A front-end Loader licence holder would be beneficial.
Experience in tipping lorries will be beneficial.
Experience delivering to farms or agricultural sites is desirable.
No more than 6 penalty points and no DR or IN convictions on your licence.
A full driver CPC and a valid Driver Tachograph card.
Demonstrate a clear knowledge of Transport Law and the Road Traffic Act.
Have a working knowledge of Drivers' Hours rules and Working Time regulations.
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know; we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team
Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be provided for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

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