hgv operator class 2

About the job

Civil Safety was established in 2002 by Managing Director Ben Edgley. Starting in 2002 with just one employee Civil Safety steadily grew from servicing confined space safety equipment locally, to the sale, hiring and servicing of equipment nationwide.

In 2015 we developed further and added Drainage & Industrial Cleaning to our service portfolio. We provide industrial cleaning & drainage services all over the UK from both our Ramsey and Whittlesey locations and due to continued growth the company divided in October 2018 into two businesses; Civil Safety Drainage LTD and Civil Safety Training and Rescue.We pride ourselves on family values, we are a very close-knit unit of 50+ employees all working together to build a successful brand.

About The Role

• Location: Ramsey
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 47.5 hours per week
• Salary: Up to £14-17ph dependent on experience

The Job

You will be working independently operating our high specification tankering JetVac units. Work Projects will include any drainage related issues, moving treated and untreated waste product, assisting with remedial works on Anglian Water sites and emergency reactive works.

Starting at the depot, you will be mobile attending to all work activities within various work sectors, including industrial, utility, commercial, residential. Travelling in your vehicle you will be covering jobs throughout the region which can involve travel time in addition.

About You

Ideally you may already be familiar with JetVac tankering works, but not essential as full training will be provided for successful candidates. This role is not "just driving"

You will be required to hold an HGV Class 2 licence, with no more than 3 penalty points. A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is also desirable.

You can become a successful Utilities Waste-Water Technician if you have problem-solving, listening, critical thinking, teamworking abilities and a customer focused approach. Also, as you need to operate machinery, excellent hand-eye coordination and concentration are essential skills.

The Following Skills Are Also Useful

• Competent in using an electronic device – laptop / tablet for data entry.
• Physical fitness and lots of energy.
• Full UK driving driving licence with no more than 3 points
• Industry related qualifications such as NRSWA and Confined Space (desirable)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with a team
• A keen eye for good health and safety practises
• Keeping and maintaining a tidy workplace (your lorry)

What You Will Get In Return

Working at Civil Safety we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What We Offer

• Enhanced overtime rates
• Monthly pay
• 25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network

Civil Safety is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you would like to join our team and find out more please send us a cover letter and your up to date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.00-£17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 47.5 per week

Language:

• English Speaker/Literate (required)

Licence/Certification:

• HGV Class 2 (required)
• CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card (preferred)
• Full UK driving license (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road