Location: Rainham, Essex
Salary: £40,000 per annum
(£35,000 basic salary plus £5,000 London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (1-hour lunch break)
Overtime:
1.5x hourly rate Monday to Saturday
2x hourly rate Sundays and Bank Holidays
Role Overview:
We are recruiting a hardworking and versatile Multiskilled Technician with HGV to join a specialist environmental services team based in Rainham.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining HGV driving, tanker operations, remediation works, groundworks and environmental services. As a Multiskilled Technician with HGV, you will work across a diverse range of commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, supporting environmental clean-ups, tank installations, spill response operations and specialist site works.
The successful Multiskilled Technician with HGV will enjoy working outdoors, operating specialist equipment and being part of a team that delivers critical environmental and infrastructure services across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
HGV Driving & Vehicle Operations
Operate company vehicles, including tanker and HGV Class 2 vehicles
Complete daily vehicle inspections, defect reporting and compliance checks
Ensure vehicles, plant and equipment are maintained in a safe and operational condition
Adhere to drivers’ hours regulations and company transport procedures
Support the transportation of equipment, materials and specialist machinery Environmental & Operational Services
Carry out high-pressure water jetting and industrial cleaning activities
Support spill response and environmental emergency works
Undertake remediation and environmental clean-up projects
Assist with tank, interceptor and drainage installation, servicing and maintenance
Support tank uplift and removal projects
Carry out general groundworks and site preparation activities Site Operations & Project Delivery
Work as part of multidisciplinary operational teams on customer sites
Follow project plans, RAMS and safe systems of work
Assist with excavation, reinstatement and construction-related activities
Operate specialist equipment and plant where trained and authorised
Support emergency response activities and reactive works when required Health, Safety & Compliance
Maintain compliance with all health, safety and environmental standards
Work in accordance with risk assessments, method statements and company procedures
Report hazards, incidents and near misses appropriately
Ensure PPE is used and maintained correctly
Promote a positive safety culture across all activities Customer Service & Teamwork
Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives
Complete job documentation accurately and on time
Support colleagues and project teams to ensure safe and successful project delivery
Travel and stay away from home when operational requirements demand
Contribute to a collaborative and solutions-focused team environment
Essential Criteria:
HGV Class 2 Licence
Experience within a practical, hands-on operational environment
Knowledge of RAMS and safe systems of work
Experience completing vehicle checks and defect reporting
Strong work ethic and willingness to undertake manual duties
Flexible approach to overtime, travel and reactive works
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Criteria:
ADR qualification
Groundworks experience
Environmental remediation experience
Tanker operations experience
Plant operation experience
Spill response or industrial cleaning experience
Experience within utilities, infrastructure, environmental services or construction sectors
Benefits:
£5,000 London Weighting
Competitive overtime rates
Specialist industry training and development
Opportunity to gain additional qualifications and accreditations
Career progression opportunities
Varied and rewarding workload
Supportive and experienced team environment
Additional Information:
Based from the Rainham depot with travel to sites as required
Overtime and occasional call-out work may be required
Working away from home may be necessary depending on project requirements
Full PPE, equipment and training provided
Opportunity to work across environmental, remediation and infrastructure projects
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply for the Multiskilled Technician with HGV role, please contact:
Robert Rowe on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Salary description
£40000.00 - £40000.00 per year