£16.88 per hour
About the Role
The Bioresources HGV Tanker Driver - Class 1 / C E position in Wallsend involves transporting sludge products from sewage treatment works to facilities at Bran Sands and Howdon. This full-time, fixed-term contract runs for three months, offering £16.88 per hour for 43 hours weekly. Night shifts are required. Key duties include operating Class 1 vehicles safely, adhering to Driver Hours Regulations, and supporting wastewater operations across the North East. Applicants need a valid C E licence and tanker experience. This role with Pertemps Newcastle and Northumbrian Water focuses on efficient logistics within the region's utility sector.
HGV Class 1 Tanker Driver (C E) – 3 Month FTC
Howdon, Tyne & Wear
£37,756 per annum (£16.88 per hour)
Fixed Term Contract – 3 Months
43 hours per week
Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of Northumbrian Water for an experienced HGV Class 1 (C E) Night Tanker Driver based at Howdon.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the region's leading utility companies, playing a key role in supporting wastewater operations across the North East.
As an HGV C E Tanker Driver, you will be responsible for transporting sludge products from Northumbrian Water's sewage treatment works across the North East to treatment facilities at Bran Sands and Howdon.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operating HGV Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently
- Ensuring compliance with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive and O-Licence requirements
- Carrying out daily vehicle inspections and defect reporting in line with DVSA standards
- Maintaining a clean, safe and compliant vehicle at all times
- Safely loading and unloading tanker equipment in accordance with Northumbrian Water Health & Safety procedures
- Promoting and supporting the "Everyone Home Safe Everyday" culture
- Driving in a fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner
- Delivering excellent service whilst representing Northumbrian Water professionally
- Full HGV Class 1 (C E) Licence
- Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience
- Valid Driver CPC qualification
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Good understanding of EU Drivers' Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive
- Strong commitment to health, safety and compliance
- Tanker driving experience (full training provided if not held)
Important InformationThis role has been designated as a safety and security critical position. As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Failure to meet the required standards may result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.
Northumbrian Water is committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We believe a diverse workforce strengthens our teams and better reflects the communities we serve.
Apply today and become part of a team committed to keeping the North East flowing safely and sustainably.
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