Tanker Driver

You will transport treated or untreated liquid sludge via road tanker/tipper between United Utilities sites using tankers ranging from 13t to 32t payload. You will ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements i.e. driver's hours, vehicle daily checks, defect reporting and driver licence checks.

You will be responsible for loading the tanker using the on-board vacuum system, and unloading the tanker using the on-board pressure system. You will also load and unload bulk tipper trucks using silo loading systems and or loading shovels (loadall or similar), utilising weigh bridges and on board weighing systems to ensure GVW and axle loadings are not exceeded. You will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements and procedures are followed in particular to drive and operate the vehicle in a safe manner, fuel efficiently and delivering excellent customer service
• Assisting field staff when required.
• Working with operations to ensure sludge optimum sludge quality is achieved for transportation.

To be successful in this role you will need to be an excellent communicator with good team working skills. You will also have Knowledge of Transport and Health & Safety Legislation as well as:

• Category C+E Driving Licence
• Driver CPC
• Qualified to operate vacuum & pressure waste tankers.
• Experience of dealing with customers
• Analytical skills with the ability to display initiative.
• Technical proficiency
• Advantageous to have Emergency First Aid, Manual handling & Basic computer skills.