Tanker Driver

You will transport treated or untreated liquid/bulk cake sludge via road tanker/tipper between United Utilities sites using tankers/tippers 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.

**Job Accountabilities**:
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 staff as required to ensure sludge is moved in accordance with site requirements and in a timely and efficient manner

**Knowledge and Skills**:
To be successful in this role you will need to be an excellent communicator with good team working skills. It would be advantageous to have training and/or experience in the use of vacuum and pressure tankers. 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

**Additional Information**:
This role is primarily a tanker role so experience/training in the use of vacuum tankers is essential. There is only a minor element of tipper vehicle use
**We need fantastic people to enable us to deliver a great service to the public. We are committed to reaching and recruiting from every community and then supporting employees to achieve their full potential ensuring they feel valued and included, regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation or social background.**

**Closing Date**:06/11/22