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Job Title


HGV Driver


Company : MTS Cleansing Services Ltd


Location : Maidstone, South East


Created : 2026-04-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position: HGV Tanker Driver/Drainage EngineerLocation: Stanley House, Rochester, ME24NFLine Reporting Manager: Depot Manager Hours: Monday - Friday 06:00am - 16:00pm 50hour week (with a lot of opportunities for overtime on the weekend and night work)You are able to work 12 consecutive days and then you are legally required to have 48hours down time. We work on a 18/6 day. Meaning you can work 18hours a day with two mandatory hours unpaid break and then you have to have 6 hours downtime before returning back to work.Salary: 12.60ph / 32,760 basic annually.Anything worked over 50hours is paid at time and a half 18.90hr.(The flat rate is standard due to the overtime achievable) (Annual salary reviews due to minimum/living wage. Length of service pay increases)Overtime to be covered after hours and weekends.For example if you was to work 25 hours overtime per week on an average 4 week month you would take home an extra 1500 on top of your normal basic take home. (Plus the bonuses below if you are to do them)45 night work through bonus. Which means if you was to work through the night into the next day you would get the bonus on top off moneys for hours worked.If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.Call out bonus: You get put on a schedule for call outs. 30 for a weekday, 45 per a day on the weekend.Both HGV Class 1 & 2 Drivers wantedBenefits forHGV Driver:Competitive salary with excellent pay rates Overtime (time and a half), call-out & night worth through bonus Company pension and death-in-service cover 20 days annual leave (increases with service) Bank holiday bonuses (e.g. double pay, time in lieu, 75 bonus for 10-hour shifts; rates may vary) Average earnings holiday pay (based on recent overtime) Employee Assistance & wellbeing programme Full PPE provided Free on-site parking Referral programme Company events Modern equipment provided Flexible working opportunities Career progression and job security Supportive, family-run company prioritising health, safety, and wellbeingPaid Training/Induction Week:Training Courses given at inductionEUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)EU Skills Card (Green)Principle Duties and Accountabilities:Being flexible in your approach to work and undertake ad-hoc duties when your vehicle is off the road or if you are required to assist other field teamsRoles and Responsibilities forHGV Driver:Drive and operate specialist jetting tankers; Super Suction Jetting Tankers, Combination Jetting Tankers once training has been provided (Class 2, CPC required)Attend emergency call out situations dealing with sewer blockages, flooding and pollutionWorking on Private and public land in strict accordance with statutory health, safety and environmental proceduresUndertake vehicle checks at the start and finish of each shiftEnsure that all jobs are documented correctlyReport all defects, accidents and near misses immediately to Line ManagerMaintain the drivers log book in compliance with MOT rules and proceduresEnsure that the conditions of all PPE (personal protective clothing and equipment) remain fit for purposeKeep the vehicle xjdpvnf and equipment washed down on a weekly basis, free from rubbish in hose and tool boxes and the cabAttend training as and when requiredHealth & Safety ResponsibilitiesWork safely and follow company health & safety proceduresUse risk assessments and safe systems of workComplete basic site paperwork and safety checksReport any incidents or near misses to your managerRepresent the company professionally and responsibly on siteRequirementsHGV Class 1 or 2 licenceAbility to work safely, follow instructions, and deal politely with the publicComfortable working independently with remote instructionsDesirable (Not Essential)ADR licenceExperience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental servicesStreet works or high-pressure water jetting experienceTraining ProvidedFirst AidManual HandlingAsbestos AwarenessEUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)EU Skills Card (Green)All other relevant safety training