HGV driver and Operative

HGV Driver and Operative - Environmental Services

Location: Base is Droitwich, Worcestershire (must be available to stay away from home and travel across the UK)

Salary: £25-32,000 plus overtime (approximately an addition £10k-15k per year) + great training and career opportunities

Company Overview:

Our client is a leading environmental consultancy dedicated to assisting organisations in safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and achieving sustainability goals.

Role Overview:

As an HGV driver and operative, you will play a crucial role in reducing pollution and promoting sustainability for our clients. Working closely with a driver's mate, you'll engage in cleanup and operational activities across various sites. This includes high-pressure water jetting, spill/fly-tip cleanup, risk assessment (RAMS) completion, and assistance with civil, construction, and industrial services work. Additionally, you'll perform basic fabrication and welding tasks, support storage/fuel tank installations and inspections, and assist with groundworks, decommissioning, and site repair.

Responsibilities:

• Operate HGV and any other company vehicles qualified to operate to conduct cleanup and operational tasks.
• Perform high-pressure water jetting and cleanup of spills/fly tips.
• Complete risk assessments (RAMS) and support civil, construction, and industrial services work.
• Engage in basic fabrication, welding, and installation/inspection of storage/fuel tanks.
• Assist with groundworks, decommissioning, and site repair activities.

Requirements:

• HGV, CE licence is essential
• Previous experience in a related industry or environment (e.g., highways, drainage, vacuum excavation, spill cleanup, emergency response).
• Familiarity with completing RAMS documentation is preferred.
• Driven with a passion for learning and adapting to new opportunities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and responding to emergency situations.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including travel, extended stays, and shift work.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to work away from home when necessary.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Benefits:

• Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
• Support to obtain additional Licenses and other relevant qualifications.
• Competitive salary, overtime, and callout rate.
• Travel, accommodation, and shift allowances provided for work away from home.

Join our client’s ambitious team and contribute to positive environmental change while advancing your career. Apply now to become part of their dedicated team!