HGV Jet Vac Drivers | Midlands

WILKINSON ENVIRONMENTAL LTD; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A drainage services and civil engineering company in Warwickshire is hiring an HGV Jet Vac Operator & Driver. Responsibilities include operating drainage tankers, assisting the CCTV surveying team, and ensuring equipment is ready for use. Ideal candidates should have HGV Class 2, high-pressure jetting certification, and good teamwork skills. A full-time role with potential for overtime and competitive benefits is offered.

Benefits

23 days holiday including 8 paid bank holidays

Parental leave

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Employee assist programme

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum HGV Class 2 (essential); HGV 1 preferred.
• Experience with drainage/sewage treatment is advantageous, but training is provided.
• Must have an up-to-date CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Operate drainage tankers and Jet Vac Units across sites.
• Assist the CCTV drainage surveying team while on site.
• Liaise with customers and contracts managers to discuss findings.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

HGV Class 2

High-pressure water jetting certificate

CSCS card

Tools

High-pressure jetting units

Vacuum units

Job description

A leading drainage services & civil engineering company based in Warwickshire, The Midlands require a HGV Jet Vac Operator & Driver.

Department: Drainage Engineering
Salary: Depending on experience.
Job Type: Full time, 50 hours, basic hours Monday – Friday approx. 06.30 – 16.30, Overtime available.
Start date: Immediate
Benefits: A full time position with overtime potential; full uniform and boots; regular training; competitive rates of pay; free onsite parking. Uniform, tools and PPE covered by company.

Some of our employment benefits include:

• 23 days holiday including 8 days paid bank holidays.
• Parental leave
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Company incentive schemes
• Employee assist programme
• Employee discount scheme

Role overview

To visit various sites all over the Midlands and UK and operate drainage tankers and Jet Vac Units and assist the CCTV drainage surveying team while on site. Applicants must ensure Jet Vac unit is organised and fully equipped to carry out daily tasks; carry out cleansing and record findings, be able to liaise directly with customers/contracts managers to discuss findings; problem shoot and proactively solve on‑site issues.

The applicant will, on occasion, be required to enter confined spaces and work closely with sewage. Flexibility is key as the applicant will be working on planned and reactive blockages throughout the Midlands as well as nationwide.

About you

The ideal applicant must be a good team worker, hardworking, polite, presentable and enthusiastic and have previous experience using High Pressure Jetting and Vaccuum units. Previous experience with drainage/sewage treatment works is an advantage but not essential as full training can be given to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum HGV Class 2 (essential) HGV 1 preferred.
• Drainage experience.
• An up to date CSCS card.
• A high‑pressure water jetting certificate.
• Confined spaces or NRSWA qualification.
• A full driving license is essential.
• Own transport is imperative.

Other information: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under‑represented areas of the community.