HGV Tanker Engineer

Lanes Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of water solutions is seeking an HGV Tanker Engineer to join their team. This role involves operating HGV-mounted tankers for drainage management across various locations in the Anglian Water network. Candidates should have an HGV Class 2 Licence and experience in drainage inspection. The company offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and a commitment to health and safety. This field-based position requires flexibility and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Pay up to £16.00 per hour

Enhance overtime rates

Weekly pay

21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Death in service

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage inspection and sewer networks.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Willingness to travel across the Anglian region.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV-mounted vacuum and jetting tankers.
• Diagnose drainage issues and manage job sites.
• Communicate with customers and complete digital job reports.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Operation of HGV-mounted vacuum tankers

Drainage inspection

Communication with customers

Health and safety compliance

Education

HGV Class 2 Licence

Job description

Job Title: HGV Tanker Engineer - Anglian Water Network

Location: Various sites across the Anglian Water Region (East of England)

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off shift pattern, Nights

What we offer:

• Pay up to £16.00 per hour dependent on experience
• Enhance overtime rates
• Weekly pay
• 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Pension scheme
• Death in service
  
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated HGV Tanker Engineer to join our team working on the Anglian Water network. The role involves conducting surveys of drainage systems to assess conditions, identify defects and support maintenance and repair strategies. This is a field- based role, ideal for someone with experience in drainage inspection and a strong understanding of sewer networks.

As a HGV Tanker Engineer, you will:

• Operate HGV-mounted vacuum and jetting tankers for drainage and waste management tasks.
• Diagnose drainage issues and apply suitable jetting techniques based on blockage type.
• Independently manage job sites, ensuring safe practices and high-quality work.
• Communicate professionally with customers, explaining tasks, addressing questions, and providing summaries.
• Accurately complete digital job reports and system updates using laptops or tablets.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, reporting any faults promptly.
• Maintain high health and safety standards, including proper PPE use and regulatory compliance.
• Support reactive and scheduled works, including emergency callouts and confined space entries (if trained).

About you:

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
• HGV Class 2 Licence
  
• Previous experience as a HGV Jetvac Operator or in a similar role (Desirable)
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel across the Anglian region

About the Lanes Group:

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

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