HGV Driver Jobs

As a leading provider of nationwide drainage and wastewater management services, Lanes Group relies on skilled HGV drivers to keep our teams, vehicles and specialist equipment moving.

 

Our HGV driver jobs are not standard driving roles. You will deliver essential drainage services for domestic and commercial customers, working with specialist vehicles, field engineers and operational teams across the UK.

Depending on the role, you may drive and operate HGV vehicles, support planned maintenance, attend reactive callouts, transport equipment and help our teams deliver safe, reliable service on site. This is a practical driving role for people who want more variety than a standard logistics job.

We recruit for HGV Class 1 and HGV Class 2 driver jobs across the country. These roles suit experienced professional drivers, newly qualified HGV drivers and reliable drivers looking to move into a more specialist industry.

You do not need previous drainage industry experience for every role. If you have the right HGV licence, Driver CPC, digital tachograph card and a strong work ethic, we can help you build the drainage knowledge you need.

View current HGV driver jobs to find your next opportunity with Lanes Group.

Covered in this article

• HGV driver jobs at Lanes are practical driving roles, not standard haulage jobs.

• You will support essential drainage and wastewater services across the UK.

• We recruit for HGV Class 1 and HGV Class 2 roles, depending on the vacancy.

• You will need the right HGV licence, Driver CPC and a digital tachograph card.

• Previous drainage experience is not always essential - training provided for the right people.

• Roles can include different shifts, depot locations, contract types and call-out arrangements.

• You will build a long-term career with training, progression and routes into tanker or jet vac operator roles.

View Current HGV Driver Vacancies

If you are ready to apply, start by checking our latest vacancies.

Read each job description carefully before applying. Check the job title, location, HGV class, shift pattern, contract type, pay, benefits, training and any depot-specific requirements.

Some HGV driver jobs may involve a regular Monday-to-Friday pattern. Others may include early starts, late finishes, night shifts, weekends, overtime or call-out arrangements, depending on the role, contract and depot.

If there are no suitable HGV driver vacancies today, keep checking back or register for job alerts so you hear when new roles become available.

You can also read more about our application process before you apply.

What Do HGV Drivers Do at Lanes?

HGV drivers at Lanes help our drainage and wastewater teams deliver essential services across the UK.

The work can involve more than driving from one site to another. Depending on the vacancy, you may support engineers on site, help operate specialist equipment, attend customer locations and play an active part in completing drainage work safely.

Our vehicles are used for drainage, wastewater, jetting, suction cleaning, tanker work, maintenance and emergency response. You may work with field engineers and depot teams to make sure the right equipment reaches the right place at the right time.

You will be responsible for carrying out your work in a safe and timely manner, adhering to vehicle checks, site procedures, health and safety standards and relevant legislative requirements. This can include completing pre-use vehicle checks, keeping records up to date and using your tacho card correctly.

This makes HGV driving at Lanes a good fit for people who want practical work with variety built in. You will use your driving skills, but you will also learn about drainage services, customer sites and the equipment we use to keep essential systems running.

HGV Class 1 and Class 2 Driver Jobs

The licence you need depends on the role you apply for.

Class 1 HGV roles usually require a Category C+E licence. These roles can involve larger vehicles and more specialist driving requirements.

Class 2 HGV roles usually require a Category C licence. These roles are often a strong route for drivers who want practical, hands-on work with drainage and wastewater teams.

At Lanes, both Class 1 and Class 2 opportunities can give you the chance to build a long-term driving career in a specialist industry. The right role for you will depend on your licence, experience, location and the type of work available.

Some candidates come to us after working in the logistics industry, multi-drop work, HIAB deliveries, food distribution, construction transport or other professional driving roles. That experience can be useful, but the role at Lanes has its own specialist focus because you are supporting drainage and wastewater services.

You can read more about understanding the requirements for an HGV licence at Lanes Group. If you already hold a Class 2 licence, you may also find our guide on what jobs you can get with an HGV Class 2 licence useful.

HGV Licence, CPC and Tachograph Requirements

To apply for HGV driver jobs at Lanes, you will need the correct driving licence for the role.

Most HGV driver roles require:

• the correct HGV licence for the vehicle

• Category C or C+E entitlement, depending on the role

• Driver CPC

• a digital tachograph card

• a safe and responsible approach to driving

• good communication skills

• excellent customer service

• the ability to follow health and safety procedures

• a willingness to get involved in the practical side of the role

Some vacancies may ask for a full driving licence with no more than a certain number of penalty points. Other requirements may vary by depot, contract, vehicle and role type.

Always check the individual job description before applying.

Can Newly Qualified HGV Drivers Apply?

Some HGV driver jobs at Lanes may be suitable for newly qualified drivers, depending on the vacancy.

You do not need to arrive with drainage experience for every role. If you have the right driving qualifications and a positive attitude, we can provide training to help you understand our vehicles, equipment, safety standards and customer service expectations.

This can make Lanes a strong next step if you have recently gained your HGV licence and want to build confidence in a practical role.

Newly qualified drivers should check each vacancy carefully to see whether experience is required.

Do You Need Drainage Experience?

Previous drainage industry experience is useful, but it is not always essential.

Some candidates join us from haulage, logistics, utilities, construction, tanker driving, plant work, military driving or other hands-on roles. What matters is that you are reliable, safety-conscious and ready to learn.

Because HGV driver/operator roles at Lanes can involve practical site work, you should be comfortable working as part of a team and supporting colleagues on customer sites where needed.

If you bring the right driving qualifications and attitude, we can help you build the specialist drainage knowledge required for the role.

Working Hours and Shift Patterns

HGV driver jobs at Lanes can involve different working patterns depending on the role, depot and contract.

Some roles may include standard shifts. Others may involve early starts, late finishes, night shifts, weekends, overtime or participation in an on-call rota. This helps us support customers when urgent drainage issues occur.

Before applying, check the vacancy for:

• working hours

• shift length

• shift pattern

• depot or location

• overtime availability

• call-out expectations

• contract type

• salary, hourly rate or pay information

• licence requirements

This will help you decide whether the role fits your lifestyle and experience.

You can also read our guide to types of shift patterns if you are comparing different working arrangements.

Pay, Benefits and What You Get From the Role

HGV driver jobs at Lanes give you the chance to build a specialist driving career with a national drainage and wastewater business.

Depending on the role, you can access competitive pay, overtime opportunities, pension support, health and wellbeing initiatives, training, career development and other employee benefits.

You will also gain experience in a practical industry where your work has visible results. You are not just moving goods from one place to another. You are helping keep drainage and wastewater services running for homes, businesses and communities.

For drivers who want variety, responsibility and long-term development, this can be a strong move.

Learn more about rewards and benefits at Lanes Group.

Training and Career Progression

When you join Lanes, we provide training to help you work safely and confidently in a specialist drainage environment.

This may include vehicle and equipment training, health and safety training, drainage-specific learning and support from experienced colleagues. You will learn how our services work, how to support customers on site and how to use the right equipment safely.

HGV driver jobs can also open the door to wider opportunities across Lanes. You may choose to develop within HGV driving, move into tanker work, explore jet vac operation or build a longer-term career in the wider drainage industry.

Find out more about training and development at Lanes Group.

Related Driver Roles at Lanes

HGV driving connects with several other specialist driver roles across Lanes.

If you are interested in bulk waste and wastewater transport, explore our tanker driver jobs.

If you want a more hands-on driver/operator role using vehicle-mounted drainage equipment, explore our jet vac operator jobs.

You can also view all driver jobs at Lanes Group, including HGV drivers, tanker drivers, mechanics and jet vac operators.

HGV Driver Jobs Across the UK

Lanes operates through a nationwide network of depots, utility hubs and offices across England, Scotland and Wales.

That means HGV driver vacancies can appear in different locations depending on business needs, depot requirements and contracts. Some roles may be based from a local depot, while others may involve travel across a wider region.

If you are searching for HGV driver jobs in London, Essex, Heathrow, North West London, East London, South East London, North London or nearby areas, check the latest vacancies to see whether Lanes has suitable roles available. Locations change as new vacancies open and close.

Always check the latest vacancy details for the role location, depot, travel expectations and working pattern.

Why Join Lanes as an HGV Driver?

Lanes gives HGV drivers the chance to use their driving skills in a specialist industry with long-term demand.

You will be part of a national business that delivers essential drainage and wastewater services. You will work with experienced people, learn practical skills and support customers who rely on us to respond safely and professionally.

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, including experienced HGV drivers, newly qualified drivers and candidates with transferable skills from logistics, utilities, construction or military careers.

If you want more than a standard driving job, Lanes can give you a route into practical work with training, variety and progression.

You can read more about working for Lanes Group and explore our staff stories.

Apply for HGV Driver Jobs at Lanes

If you are ready to take the next step, search our latest HGV driver jobs and apply online.

Check each job description carefully so you understand the licence class, location, shift pattern, contract type, salary, benefits and training available.

If there is not a suitable vacancy today, register for job alerts so new opportunities are sent straight to your inbox.

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