Job Role: Multiskilled Technician with HGV 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)…