Average Tanker Driver salary in the UK

TANKER DRIVER - WELLINGTONKEY POINTS Permanent, full-time position Salary £31,500 plus enhanced overtime rates Wellington-based role with travel and on-call rota Long-term stability with training and progression ABOUT THE CLIENT Due to continued growth, we're supporting an established UK specialist operating within the utilities and wastewater sector. The organisation delivers complex drainage, tank cleaning, and wastewater maintenance services, working closely with customers across infrastructure, environmental, and utilities projects nationwide. THE TANKER DRIVER ROLE: As a Tanker Driver, you'll operate tankers and HGVs to support customer disposal, cleaning, and wastewater maintenance requirements. You'll work as part of a high-performing operational team on major cleaning and maintenance projects, including large tanks, wet wells, siphons, and other wastewater assets. The role is hands-on and varied, involving the operation of vacuum trucks, booms, and specialist equipment, alongside manual handling and confined space work. You'll complete digital site documentation, support vehicle and equipment upkeep, and take part in an on-call rota. Occasional working away from home will be required. TANKER DRIVER ESSENTIAL SKILLS Full Class C UK driving licence (minimum) Strong work ethic with a practical, hands-on approach Willingness to travel and work away when required Comfortable working in confined spaces and varied environments Ability to carry out manual handling tasks Team-focused, reliable, and adaptable Full clean UK driving licence Right to work in the UK TRAINING PROVIDED (OR WILLINGNESS TO UNDERTAKE) Street Works (NRSWA) High Pressure Water Jetting (WJA) Confined Space Entry CSCS Card TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS HGV Driving, Tanker Operations, Vacuum Trucks, Wastewater, Utilities, Confined Spaces, Manual Handling, Environmental Services, Drainage, Infrastructure Maintenance

Our client is looking for an experienced Class 2 ADR fuel tanker driver to join their existing team. Based near Heathrow, this is a multi drop role , delivering various fuels to customers, ensuring safety at all times and adhering to policies and procedures.Experience of driving a tanker is preferred, along with excellent customer service skills as this is a customer facing role.The hours are 6am – 2pm, with overtime paid after 40 hour week.A clean licence is essential for this position.This organisation are very successful, professional and really do look after their team.Immediate vacancy.

Tanker Driver Located in Wellington, SomersetPermanent, Full-timeSalary starting from £31,285 + OT packages available Regional travel and occasional nights away requiredTo find out more call Beth on or email Looking for a hands-on driving role within the wastewater and industrial services sector? We're recruiting a Tanker Driver to support essential cleaning, disposal and maintenance operations. This role suits someone practical, reliable and comfortable working in demanding site environments as part of a high-performing team. About the Client: We're supporting a well-established utilities and drainage services provider delivering specialist tanker, cleaning and maintenance solutions across wastewater and industrial sites. The organisation is known for its strong safety culture, investment in training, and commitment to developing long-term careers. What You'll Be Doing: * Driving and operating tanker vehicles and HGVs to support disposal and cleaning activities* Working as part of a team on large-scale cleaning and maintenance projects* Manual handling duties including suction hoses, spill clean-up and debris removal* Supporting works on tanks, wet wells, siphons and other wastewater assets* Operating vacuum tankers, booms and specialist equipment* Working in confined spaces and varied site environments* Completing digital site reports and vehicle check documentation* Maintaining vehicles, equipment and PPE to required standards* Participating in an on-call rota* Occasional travel and overnight stays as part of project delivery What We Need From You: * Full UK Class C driving licence (minimum)* Full clean UK driving licence* Strong work ethic with a practical, can-do attitude* Willingness to work away from home when required* Comfortable working in physically demanding environments* Right to work in the UK Training Provided (or willingness to undertake): * Street Works (NRSWA)* High-Pressure Water Jetting (WJA)* Confined Space Entry* CSCS Card If you'd like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Beth on or email .