Tanker Driver
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
| Job Requisition Number | 7984 |
| Work Type | Permanent |
| Job Function | Logistics |
| Salary Range | 31301 per annum 557.70 shift allowance per month |
| Base | Carmarthen |
| Closing Date | 23:59 on 21/09/2025 |
What youll be responsible for
As a Tanker Driver you will be responsible for:
- Working in a safe manner at all times
- Driving and operating Bio-solids tankers and ancillary equipment to facilitate removal of Bio-solids from wastewater treatment works and delivery to reception centres
- Working closely with the Bio-solids Schedulers and Supervisors to ensure that all collections are undertaken when required and any exceptions are reported in a timely manner
- Carrying out routine daily checks on tankers in order to comply with Road Traffic Act requirements and to ensure continuity with Welsh Waters Operators Licence
- Carrying out daily and weekly checks to ensure legal road worthiness at all times. Accurately record driving hours
- Accurately report and record defects. Record nil defects and action defects immediately
- Recording quantities types and destinations of Bio-solids transported to comply with relevant legislation and IMS procedure
Who youll work with
Internal
Operations H&S finance
Bio-solids Service team colleagues
External
NRW
Environment Agency
Local Authorities
Contractors
About you
Knowledge Skills & Experience
- Understand the importance of being a member of a high performing team
- Possess a HGV Class 1 or 2 driving licence
- Able to take responsibility for own actions whilst working in the field following procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge of IT systems such as Word Excel and Outlook and ability to use PDA and other hand held devices
- Ability to travel as job requires and have a geographical appreciation of the operating area
- Able to work to deadlines without compromising quality
- Adaptable to changing priorities
- The ability to develop positive working relationships and to be seen as a highly credible representative of the business
Good to know
- A HGV Class 1 or 2 driving licence is required for the role Vac Tanker experience is preferred but training will be provided.
- 12-hour 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
For more information on the role please contact
Benefits
As well as a market competitive salary 33 days annual leave (pro rata including public holidays) we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:
- Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
- Enhanced employer pension contributions Up to 11% employer contributions
- Free Mortgage Brokering Services
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Progression opportunities including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
- Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
- Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites
- Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service
- An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
- Many more can be found on our website.
Please note we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.
Due to the nature of the industry we require satisfactory references post offer medical clearance and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business.
Who we are
Dr Cymru Welsh Water keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe reliable water and take away wastewater to clean before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.
To be able to deliver high quality essential services which help to protect the health of our customers colleagues and our environment we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people assets and information is key to us so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the companys required security objectives.
We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality diversity and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident proud and able to bring their whole selves to work.
To ensure an improved representation in our workforce applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people Females LGBT Non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve.
In essence ours is a company based on trust openness respect commitment and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.
Dr Cymru Cyf a limited company registered in Wales No.. Registered office: Linea Fortran Road St. Mellons Cardiff CF3 0LT
Dr Cymru Cyf 2019.
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
We provide water to keep you healthy and clean waste water to protect your environment. We’re a not-for-profit water company which serves 3 million customers in Wales and parts of England every day.
