Tanker driver: responsibilities

Our team of tanker drivers are indispensable in the delivery of our drainage solutions, working directly with colleagues in the Lanes Utility Division to carry out pre-planned maintenance jobs, as well as performing unplanned emergency works as and when they are required.

As well as driving the tanker itself - categorised as a Class 2 HGV - our drivers will be involved in the assessment of drainage and wastewater problems on site, and in the delivery of practical and efficient solutions to resolve the issues in a way that satisfies the needs of the customer.

Waste removal processes may involve dealing with septic tanks, manhole chambers, flood basins and hazardous waste; the work also often involves clearing out wet wells, a crucial component of many sewage processing systems, which are often prone to becoming clogged with detritus and solid debris.

As such, all staff need to be highly aware of the health and safety responsibilities they need to uphold when performing a given task. What’s more, the tanker units themselves are refined pieces of kit, and require intelligent handling by well-trained operators.

Lanes Group is therefore looking for responsible drivers who can combine their vehicle handling skills with a capacity for taking on additional duties, working as part of a team and managing potentially risky work in a safe and conscientious manner, all while delivering the high standard of customer service for which Lanes Group is known.

Salary and working conditions

At Lanes Group, our tanker drivers are able to earn attractive salaries that reflect their prior experience, as well as the expertise they accumulate during the time they spend working with us. Combine this with our ample overtime opportunities, and it means that drivers will have plenty of scope to increase their earning power as their capabilities increase.

However, being a member of the Lanes family is about more than just a competitive salary; we’re known for going the extra mile to provide all sorts of additional perks and benefits to help our employees really thrive.

Drivers can count on access to an optional company-wide health scheme, a workplace pension and childcare vouchers, plus flexible day and night shift patterns to accommodate a range of personal needs. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to 20 days of paid holiday a year, plus bank holidays.

Additionally, we provide our workers with free car parking available across 80% of our network of depots and offices, as well as a friendly working environment that helps our staff to feel part of a respected, trusted organisation that’s dedicated to their development and wellbeing. Our tanker drivers also receive the benefit of being able to work close to home, providing a much better work-life balance than roles that involve regular long-distance travel.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Handling one of Lanes Group’s heavy-duty tankers requires a certain degree of prior experience, so all applicants for this role will be expected to possess an HGV Class 2 licence at a minimum, in addition to a completed Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and an up-to-date digital tachograph card.

However, specific drainage and wastewater management expertise is not seen as a prerequisite for this job, as we are willing to invest in training to bring talented applicants up to speed on what they need to know. As such, this is an ideal opportunity for professionals in related fields - for example, hauliers with existing HGV qualifications - to step on to a new career path, or for veterans and reservists with transferable skills developed during their military careers to take on a physically active role with a forces-friendly employer.

Candidates are expected to provide their own transport to and from their place of work, as well as to demonstrate the kind of attentive, customer-centric professional outlook that will be needed for this role.

Future prospects

Taking on a tanker driver role at Lanes Group could be your first move towards a range of exciting career opportunities, offering the kind of long-term professional fulfilment that many are seeking.

Rather than simply offering one-off gigs, we give our staff the chance to progress within our organisation, providing them with regular training to expand their skills and competencies, and helping them find new opportunities to diversify their responsibilities over time. This ensures that employees can feel a sense of lasting job security, as we actively invest in the ongoing development of our staff and support them in their ambitions.

We also take pride in our status as an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from underrepresented areas of the community. It’s principles like these that have helped us to build a network of more than 2,200 talented staff members across our 25 regional depots and utility hubs throughout England, Scotland and Wales - a total that continues to increase as our reputation as an industry leader builds.

So if you’re interested in investigating the full range of benefits and opportunities that a career as a Lanes Group tanker driver can bring you, then get in touch with us today.

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