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HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer – Farnborough

Job Location:
MTS Yard 1, Lynchford Lane, Farnborough, GU14 6JD
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Career Level:
Experienced (Non-Managerial)
Job Salary:
£14.10 per hour (£36,660 basic annual salary)
Job Reference Code:
Reporting too:
Depot Manager
Working hours:
Monday to Friday: 6:00am – 4:00pm (50-hour week)
Other Information:

Join Our Team as an HGV Driver / Drainage Engineer

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated HGV Class 1 & 2 Drivers to join our growing team. This is a hands-on, varied role combining driving with drainage engineering, offering excellent earning potential, job security, and long-term career opportunities.

 

About Us

MTS Cleansing Services is a well-established, family-run business with over 39 years of industry experience. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, high-quality services while maintaining a supportive and team-focused working environment.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We value hard work, reward commitment, and provide opportunities for long-term career growth within a stable and respected company.

 

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 6:00am – 4:00pm (50-hour week)
  • Regular overtime opportunities, including evenings, nights, and weekends
  • Flexible working structure:
    • Can work up to 12 consecutive working days, followed by a mandatory 48-hour rest period
    • Working pattern aligned to an 18/6 schedule (up to 18-hour shifts including breaks, followed by 6 hours required downtime)

 

Salary & Earning Potential

  • £14.10 per hour (£36,660 basic annual salary)
  • Overtime paid at £21.15 per hour (time and a half after 50 hours)
  • Significant earning potential through overtime can be £3k-5k+ monthly take home. But is dependent on the overtime you wish to do:
    • Example: 25hours overtime x£21.15=£528.75x 4weeks in the month=£2115-20% Tax=£1692 on top of your normal basic take home. (Please note that if you are to hit the higher tax threshold you would end up paying more tax)
  • Night Work Bonus: £45 per shift
  • Call-Out Bonuses: £30 per weekday & £45 per weekend day

 

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with excellent overtime rates
  • Company pension & death-in-service cover
  • 20 days annual leave, increasing with service
  • Bank holiday incentives (e.g. double pay, time in lieu, £75 bonus for 10-hour shifts – rates may vary)
  • Holiday pay based on average earnings (including overtime)
  • Employee Assistance & wellbeing programme
  • Full PPE provided
  • Free on-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Company events
  • Modern, well-maintained equipment
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Strong focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing
  • Long-term career progression and job security

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate specialist vehicles including jetting tankers, super suction tankers, and combination units (training provided)
  • Respond to emergency callouts, including sewer blockages, flooding, and pollution incidents
  • Work on both private and public land in line with health, safety, and environmental regulations
  • Carry out vehicle checks at the start and end of each shift
  • Accurately complete all job documentation
  • Report defects, incidents, and near misses promptly
  • Maintain driver logbooks in line with compliance requirements
  • Ensure PPE is maintained and fit for use
  • Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organised, and operational
  • Attend training and support other teams when required

Requirements

  • Valid HGV Class 2 licence
  • CPC qualification
  • Ability to work independently and follow remote instructions
  • Professional and courteous when dealing with customers and the public

 

Desirable (Not Essential)

  • Experience in drainage, liquid waste, or environmental services
  • Street works or high-pressure water jetting experience

 

Training Provided

We invest in our team and provide full training, including:

  • First Aid
  • Manual Handling
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)
  • EU Skills Card (Green)
  • Additional relevant safety and industry training

Start Screening

In order to be considered for this position, please complete our online screening process. If completed successfully you will be able to apply online.

Question 1:
Do you possess a HGV Class 1 or 2 entitlement on your driving license?


Please note:
Based on your answers you may not be suitable for the position for which you are applying.

Question 2:
Do you possess a Driver CPC Card?


Screening unsuccessful
Based on the answers you have provided you would not be successful in our application process and therefore we will not be able to provide you with an application form at this stage.

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Question 3:
Have you held your license for at least 2 years?


Please note:
Based on your answers you may not be suitable for the position for which you are applying.

Question 4:
Do you have the right to work in the UK under immigration regulations?


Screening unsuccessful
Based on the answers you have provided you would not be successful in our application process and therefore we will not be able to provide you with an application form at this stage.

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Question 5:
Do you live within 45 minutes of the depot for which you are applying for a position?


Screening unsuccessful
Based on the answers you have provided you would not be successful in our application process and therefore we will not be able to provide you with an application form at this stage.

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Question 6:
Have you worked in a similar industry in the past?


Please note:
Based on your answers you may not be suitable for the position for which you are applying.


Screening Successful


Based on the answers you have provided we would like you to complete the online application for our further consideration.

Industrial Services

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