HGV Driver

Position: HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer
Location: Stanley House, Rochester, ME2 4NF
Reporting to: Depot Manager

Join Our Team as an HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated HGV 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

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• Monday to Friday: 6:00am 4:00pm (50-hour contracted week)
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• Regular overtime opportunities, including evenings, nights, and weekends
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• Flexible working structure:
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• Can work up to 12 consecutive working days, followed by a mandatory 48-hour rest period
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• Working pattern aligned to an 18/6 schedule (up to 18-hour shifts including breaks, followed by 6 hours required downtime)
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Salary & Earning Potential

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• £16.10 per hour (£41,860 basic annual salary)
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• Overtime paid at £24.15 per hour (time and a half after 50 hours)
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• Significant earning potential through overtime can be £3k-5k+ monthly take home. But is dependent on the overtime you wish to do:
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• Example: 25hours weekly overtime x£24.15=£603.75x 4weeks average in the month=£2415-20% 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)
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• Call-Out Bonuses:£30 per weekday / £45 per weekend day
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Benefits

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• Competitive salary with excellent overtime rates
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• Company pension & death-in-service cover
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• 20 days annual leave, increasing with service
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• Bank holiday incentives (e.g. double pay, time in lieu, £75 bonus for 10-hour shifts rates may vary)
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• Holiday pay based on average earnings (including overtime)
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• Employee Assistance & wellbeing programme
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• Full PPE provided
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• Free on-site parking
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• Referral programme
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• Company events
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• Modern, well-maintained equipment
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• Flexible working opportunities
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• Strong focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing
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• Long-term career progression and job security
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Key Responsibilities

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• Operate specialist vehicles including jetting tankers, super suction tankers, and combination units (training provided)
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• Respond to emergency callouts, including sewer blockages, flooding, and pollution incidents
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• Work on both private and public land in line with health, safety, and environmental regulations
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• Carry out vehicle checks at the start and end of each shift
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• Accurately complete all job documentation
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• Report defects, incidents, and near misses promptly
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• Maintain driver logbooks in line with compliance requirements
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• Ensure PPE is maintained and fit for use
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• Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organised, and operational
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• Attend training and support other teams when required
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Requirements

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• Valid HGV Class 2 licence
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• CPC qualification
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• Ability to work independently and follow remote instructions
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• Professional and courteous when dealing with customers and the public
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• Experience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental services
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• Street works or high-pressure water jetting experience
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Training Provided

We invest in our team and provide full training, including:

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• First Aid
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• Manual Handling
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• Asbestos Awareness
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• EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)
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• EU Skills Card (Green)
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• Additional relevant safety and industry training
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