HGV Tanker Driver

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Pay
£28,000 – £32,000 a year
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Overtime

 

Location
Ystradgynlais SA9 2EB
 
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Company pension
 
Full job description
Metro Rod Swansea
Swansea area
Salary – £28,000 – £32,000 DOE plus overtime & benefits

Metro Rod has been leading the way in drainage solutions for over 40 years.

Founded in 1983, Metro Rod is a leading provider of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 40 franchisees with geographical coverage across most of the UK, Scotland, and Norther Ireland.

Due to expansion, a Drainage Engineer with HGV experience is required by Metrorod Swansea one of South Wales leading drain care and repair specialists. The company operates a 24/7 emergency service from its base in the Swansea Valley covering all SA post codes.

What does it entail?

Your communication skills will ensure that customers end their experience of the company’s service feeling delighted and willing to recommend you to others.

You must be used to working in a similar position within the industry and will therefore understand the requirements and constraints placed upon this role both in terms of Health & Safety, and customers’ expectations. You will also understand the need to maintain an accurate and detailed documentation trail.

Operating a Variety of Tanker units, you will carry out a range of services associated with the tankers, cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance of our customer’s drains, whilst delivering an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise. Predominantly you will be carrying our pre-planned maintenance works and in some cases emergency reactive work
Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of our customers’ drains
Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment in line with rigorous safety standards
Carrying out surveys
Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and apps
Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is always provided
Being part of an on-call rota to help service our clients 24/7 / 365 days a year
What are we looking for?

HGV class 2 License
High pressure water jetting and CCTV Surveying qualifications or experience equivalent
Excellent problem-solving ability with sound technical knowledge
Have a positive, flexible, can-do attitude
Want to be part of a growing and progressive business
Be willing to work some unsociable hours
Full UK driving licence
A good level of literacy and numeracy is necessary
Must live within 45 minutes of the main depot at SA9
What you will receive

28 Days paid holidays
Pension
Personal development
Company van and fuel card
Branded uniform
Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
Benefits scheme including 4% off at Tesco, 8% off at ASOS, 8% off at Just Eat 10% off at Pizza Hut, 10% off at Green King and many more
Company Pension
20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
HGV Tanker Driver

Swansea, Swansea, United Kingdom
SA9 2EB

£28,000 to £32,000 per year Plus benefits and overtime

Permanent – Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Closing date: 20/02/2025

Job reference: GA1232294SwaHTD
 

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