HGV Driver (Biosolids)

We are currently recruiting an HGV Driver, working as part of our Biosolids team. The purpose of this role is to drive and operate vehicles and plants to the greatest profitability and efficiency to deliver the Bio Recycling service within Thames Water sites and to external locations. To enter deliveries to the cake logging system as appropriate.

What you will be doing as a Biosolids HGV Driver

• Safely operate vehicles associated with Bio Recycling services at Thames Water sites and external locations.
• Work collaboratively with other Thames Water employees across our sites to aid the efficient delivery of Bio Recycling’s activities.
• Responsible for carrying out daily inspections and maintenance of vehicles and communicating all defects.
• Represent Thames Water in customer-facing environments.

Working Location: Crossness STW, East London.

Working Hours – 45 hours per week. 7-day rotating shifts on a 5 on 3 off 4 on 4 off pattern.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience with driving LGV and HGV vehicles in a commercial environment / Off-road.
• Ability to work on a rotational shift pattern, including days and nights.
• Working knowledge of Transport law and the Road Traffic Act.
• Operation and basic maintenance of HGVS and LGVS.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £41,951 per annum.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being and your finances – from annual health MOTS and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.