Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per hour (Average Earnings of £40,000-£43,000pa)
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Hours: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week | Day Shift with Flexible Start & Finish Times
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x after 40 hours
Callout Rota: 1 in 5 paid at £135–£150 per week + callout bonus
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
A well‑established engineering service provider is seeking an experienced JetVac Driver (Class 1 or 2) to support planned and reactive drainage operations across commercial and industrial sites. This role suits a professional driver with experience operating JetVac / Tanker units, performing drainage clearance, and ensuring safe, compliant site work.
Benefits
22 days annual leave + bank holidays (30 total)
Annual leave paid at an average of hours / overtime worked
Clear progression routes with training & development opportunities
Company vehicle and fuel card provided
Company pension + wider benefits (private healthcare, life assurance x4/x5, employee assistance programme, private medical appointments)
High street vouchers & UK retail discounts
Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate + callout bonuses (average £2,000 per year)
Average of 10 hours overtime available weekly
Key Responsibilities
Operate JetVac / tanker vehicles to carry out drainage clearance, unblocking, and cleaning operations.
Attend planned and reactive service jobs across industrial & commercial sites.
Perform safe jetting, vacuuming, and removal of waste from drainage systems, interceptors, chambers, and pipework.
Complete site risk assessments and maintain safe working practices.
Accurately update job information via PDA and complete all associated paperwork.
Communicate with site teams and clients, providing clear updates and maintaining professional conduct at all times.
What We’re Looking For
Experience operating JetVac, combi-unit, or tanker vehicles (essential).
Valid Class 1 or Class 2 licence + CPC + Digi Card.
Strong understanding of drainage, wastewater, or industrial cleaning operations.
Confident working independently in a mobile field-based role.
Flexible approach with ability to support emergency call-outs.
Good awareness of safety practices and environmental compliance.
Willingness to travel and work varied site environments.
Similar Job Titles
JetVac Operator, Drainage Driver, Tanker Driver, Wastewater Operator, Class 2 Jetting Engineer, Drainage Technician, Combi Unit Driver, Industrial Services Driver, Class 1 Driver (Drainage)
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year