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HGV Tanker Drainage Engineer

CV-Library Rainham, Greater London Posted 17 Sep 2026 Closing: 01 Jan 0001
Permanent
£42000 - £46000/annum

Job Description & Overview

<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Tanker Drainage Engineer</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Overview</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are seeking a reliable and motivated HGV Tanker Drainage Engineer to join our drainage operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating HGV tanker vehicles to carry out drainage maintenance, sewer cleansing, septic tank emptying, waste-water removal, flood response, and emergency drainage works for commercial, industrial, and domestic customers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role requires a strong commitment to health and safety, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Safely operate and maintain HGV tanker vehicles and associated equipment.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carry out drainage cleaning, jetting, desilting, and tanker operations.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Empty septic tanks, cesspits, interceptors, and pumping stations.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Remove liquid waste and transport it to approved disposal facilities.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Respond to emergency drainage call-outs and flooding incidents.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Use high-pressure water jetting and vacuum equipment safely and effectively.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Participate in out-of-hours call-out rotas when required.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid HGV Class 2</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid Driver CPC qualification.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience operating tanker, vacuum, or jetting equipment.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to work flexible hours, including emergency call-outs.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable Qualifications</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">High Pressure Water Jetting Association (WJA) certification.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience within drainage, utilities, environmental services, or waste management industries.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Key Skills</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Safe vehicle operation.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Tanker and vacuum system operation.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Drainage fault identification.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Comply with all company and legal health and safety</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Wear appropriate PPE at all times.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Conduct risk assessments and dynamic site assessments.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Report accidents, incidents, near misses, and equipment defects promptly.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with environmental and waste management regulations.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Competitive salary.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime opportunities.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Company pension scheme.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Company vehicle and equipment.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Uniform and PPE provided.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Annual leave entitlement</p>

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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 17 Sep 2026
  • Location: Rainham, Greater London
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Category: Construction
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