Tanker Driver

What youll be responsible for

As a Tanker Driver you will be responsible for:

• Working in a safe manner at all time
• Driving and operating Bio-solids tankers and ancillary equipment to facilitate removal of Bio-solids from wastewater treatment works and delivery to reception centre.
• 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

A HGV Class 1 driving licence is required for the role Vac Tanker experience is preferred but training will be provided.
Understand the importance of being a member of a high performing team
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

• 12-hour 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.
• Set working hours of 6am-6pm daily (some flexibility to be discussed at interview).
• Your basic salary will be 32428.32. Inlcuding a shift allowance your salary can be up to to 39361.68 per annum.

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

Our Waste-Water teams help bring Wales to life by protecting public health and the natural environment. Working behind the scenes youll support the treatment of waste-water and help return it safely back to rivers land and coastlines across Wales. Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected supported and able to thrive. By bringing together people with different experiences and viewpoints were better able to care for the environment and the communities we serve now and in the future.