Tanker Driver

GAP Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire solutions provider in Brighton is seeking a skilled Class 2 Tanker Driver for their Tanker Services Division. The role involves safely collecting and transporting waste liquids and delivering non-potable water. Ideal candidates will hold an HGV Class 2 licence, Driver CPC, and a valid Digi Tacho card, with tanker or waste sector experience being advantageous. The position provides a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and various employee benefits such as holidays, pension, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension & life assurance

Company-funded social events

Cycle to Work scheme

Health perks (EAP, flu jab, wellness)

Ongoing training and clear career progression

Qualifications

• Previous HGV driving experience, preferably within tanker or waste sector.
• Ability to maintain vehicle and perform minor repairs.
• Professional customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect and transport liquid wastes.
• Deliver non-potable water.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC (35 hours)

Valid Digi Tacho card

Good knowledge of Health & Safety

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, South East, Brighton Tanker Services

About the role

We're looking for a skilled 26T Class 2 Tanker Driver to join our Tanker Services Division. You'll be responsible for safely collecting and transporting a variety of liquid wastes, delivering non-potable water, and ensuring all work meets environmental, DVSA, and HSE regulations.

• Morning: Vehicle checks, load preparation, and review of your day's work plan. First jobs: Service welfare units and septic tanks — empty, clean, refill chemicals, replenish consumables.
• Midday: Deliver non-potable water or remove waste from industrial sites (including drilling waste, soil engineering, and interceptors).
• Afternoon: Complete final site visits, record job details and photos on BigChange, and get customer sign-off.
• End of day: Return to depot, complete paperwork, clean and maintain vehicle, pumps, and hoses.

About You

• HGV Class 2 licence, Driver CPC (35 hours), and valid Digi Tacho card.
• Previous HGV driving experience — tanker or waste sector experience an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and willingness to follow procedures.
• Ability to maintain your vehicle to a high standard and carry out minor repairs.
• Professional approach to customers and ability to handle queries on site.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend/event work and overtime.

About Us

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5 more).
• Contributory pension & life assurance.
• Company-funded social events & Employee Welfare Fund.
• Cycle to Work scheme and health perks (EAP, flu jab, wellness hub).
• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression — we promote from within.

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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