Join Our Team as an HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer
We are currently seeking experienced and motivated HGV Class 1 & 2 Drivers to join our growing team. This is a hands-on, varied role combining driving with drainage engineering, offering excellent earning potential, job security, and long-term career opportunities.
About Us
MTS Cleansing Services is a well-established, family-run business with over 39 years of industry experience. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, high-quality services while maintaining a supportive and team-focused working environment.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. We value hard work, reward commitment, and provide opportunities for long-term career growth within a stable and respected company.
Working Hours
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Monday to Friday: 6:00am – 4:00pm (50-hour week)
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Regular overtime opportunities, including evenings, nights, and weekends
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Flexible working structure:
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Can work up to 12 consecutive working days, followed by a mandatory 48-hour rest period
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Working pattern aligned to an 18/6 schedule (up to 18-hour shifts including breaks, followed by 6 hours required downtime)
Salary & Earning Potential
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£14.10 per hour (£36,660 basic annual salary)
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Overtime paid at £21.15 per hour (time and a half after 50 hours)
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Significant earning potential through overtime can be £3k-5k+ monthly take home. But is dependent on the overtime you wish to do:
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Example: 25hours overtime x£21.15=£528.75x 4weeks in the month=£2115-20% Tax=£1692 on top of your normal basic take home. (Please note that if you are to hit the higher tax threshold you would end up paying more tax)
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Night Work Bonus: £45 per shift
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Call-Out Bonuses: £30 per weekday & £45 per weekend day
Benefits
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Competitive salary with excellent overtime rates
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Company pension & death-in-service cover
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20 days annual leave, increasing with service
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Bank holiday incentives (e.g. double pay, time in lieu, £75 bonus for 10-hour shifts – rates may vary)
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Holiday pay based on average earnings (including overtime)
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Employee Assistance & wellbeing programme
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Full PPE provided
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Free on-site parking
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Referral programme
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Company events
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Modern, well-maintained equipment
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Flexible working opportunities
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Strong focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing
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Long-term career progression and job security
Key Responsibilities
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Operate specialist vehicles including jetting tankers, super suction tankers, and combination units (training provided)
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Respond to emergency callouts, including sewer blockages, flooding, and pollution incidents
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Work on both private and public land in line with health, safety, and environmental regulations
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Carry out vehicle checks at the start and end of each shift
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Accurately complete all job documentation
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Report defects, incidents, and near misses promptly
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Maintain driver logbooks in line with compliance requirements
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Ensure PPE is maintained and fit for use
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Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organised, and operational
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Attend training and support other teams when required
Requirements
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Valid HGV Class 2 licence
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CPC qualification
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Ability to work independently and follow remote instructions
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Professional and courteous when dealing with customers and the public
Desirable (Not Essential)
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Experience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental services
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Street works or high-pressure water jetting experience
Training Provided
We invest in our team and provide full training, including:
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First Aid
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Manual Handling
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Asbestos Awareness
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EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)
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EU Skills Card (Green)
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Additional relevant safety and industry training