HGV Driver

Cheltenham Source: WhatJobs
£16.10 per hour

Position: HGV SST Driver / Drainage Engineer
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
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)
  • 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.
  • Example: 25hours weekly overtime x£24.15=£603.75x 4weeks average in the month=£ % 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

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, xwwtmva 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

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