HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer – Rochester

Join Our Team as an HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated

HGV 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.

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

• Monday to Friday: 6:00am – 4:00pm (50-hour contracted week)
• Regular overtime opportunities, including evenings, nights, and weekends
• Flexible working structure:
• Can work up to 12 consecutive working days, followed by a mandatory 48-hour rest period
• Working pattern aligned to an 18/6 schedule (up to 18-hour shifts including breaks, followed by 6 hours required downtime)

Salary & Earning Potential

• £16.10 per hour (£41,860 basic annual salary)
• Overtime paid at £24.15 per hour (time and a half after 50 hours)
• Significant earning potential through overtime can be £3k-5k+ monthly take home. But is dependent on the overtime you wish to do:
• Example: 25 hours weekly overtime x£24.15=£603.75x 4 weeks average in the month=£2415-20% Tax=£1932 on top of your normal basic take home monthly. (Please note that if you are to hit the higher tax threshold you would end up paying more tax)
• Call-Out Bonuses: £30 per weekday / £45 per weekend day

Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent overtime rates
• Company pension & death-in-service cover
• 20 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Bank holiday incentives (e.g. double pay, time in lieu, £75 bonus for 10-hour shifts – rates may vary)
• Holiday pay based on average earnings (including overtime)
• Employee Assistance & wellbeing programme
• Full PPE provided
• Free on-site parking
• Referral programme
• Company events
• Modern, well-maintained equipment
• Flexible working opportunities
• Strong focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing
• Long-term career progression and job security

Key Responsibilities

• Operate specialist vehicles including jetting tankers, super suction tankers, and combination units (training provided)
• Respond to emergency callouts, including sewer blockages, flooding, and pollution incidents
• Work on both private and public land in line with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Carry out vehicle checks at the start and end of each shift
• Accurately complete all job documentation
• Report defects, incidents, and near misses promptly
• Maintain driver logbooks in line with compliance requirements
• Ensure PPE is maintained and fit for use
• Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organised, and operational
• Attend training and support other teams when required

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence
• CPC qualification
• Ability to work independently and follow remote instructions
• Professional and courteous when dealing with customers and the public

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental services
• Street works or high-pressure water jetting experience

Training Provided

We invest in our team and provide full training, including:

• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• Asbestos Awareness
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)
• EU Skills Card (Green)
• Additional relevant safety and industry training