Tanker Driver (HVG1)

What you’ll be responsible for

As a Tanker Driver, you will be responsible for:

1. Working in a safe manner at all times
2. Driving and operating Bio-solids tankers and ancillary equipment to facilitate removal of Bio-solids from wastewater treatment works and delivery to reception centres
3. Working closely with the Bio-solids Schedulers and Supervisors to ensure that all collections are undertaken when required and any exceptions are reported in a timely manner
4. Carrying out routine daily checks on tankers in order to comply with Road Traffic Act requirements and to ensure continuity with Welsh Waters Operators Licence
5. Carrying out daily and weekly checks to ensure legal road worthiness at all times. Accurately record driving hours
6. Accurately report and record defects. Record nil defects and action defects immediately
7. Recording quantities, types and destinations of Bio-solids transported to comply with relevant legislation and IMS procedure

Who you’ll work with

Internal

•    Operations, H&S, finance 
•    Bio-solids Service team colleagues

External

•    NRW
•    Environment Agency 
•    Local Authorities
•    Contractors

About you

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Possess a HGV Class1 driving licence - valid CPC
• Understand the importance of being a member of a high performing team
• Able to take responsibility for own actions whilst working ‘in the field’ following procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of IT systems such as Word, Excel and Outlook and ability to use PDA and other hand held devices
• Ability to travel as job requires and have a geographical appreciation of the operating area
• Able to work to deadlines without compromising quality
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• The ability to develop positive working relationships and to be seen as a highly credible representative of the business

Good to know

• A HGV Class 1 driving licence is required for the role, Vac Tanker experience is preferred but training will be provided.
• 12-hour, 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.
• Set working hours of 6am-6pm daily (some flexibility to be discussed at interview).

For more information on the role please contact  recruitment@dwrcymru.com

Benefits

As well as a market competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:

• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
• Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions
• Free Mortgage Brokering Services 
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
• Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
• Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites
• Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
• Many more can be found on our website. 

Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business.

Who we are

Our Waste-Water teams help bring Wales to life by protecting public health and the natural environment. Working behind the scenes, you’ll support the treatment of waste-water and help return it safely back to rivers, land and coastlines across Wales. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. By bringing together people with different experiences and viewpoints, we’re better able to care for the environment and the communities we serve, now and in the future.