HGV Driver

Farnborough, Hampshire Source: WhatJobs

£16.10 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. But is dependent on the overtime you wish to do:
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, 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

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