Class 2 Tanker Driver
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: £37,000–£42,000 per year
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours weekly | Day shifts with flexible start/finish times (weekend work available)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Interaction Recruitment is supporting a leading national provider of drainage, infrastructure, and environmental services. Due to continued growth across the Midlands region, they are looking to bring on an experienced Class 2 Tanker Driver to join their operational team. This role offers stability, ongoing development, and the chance to build a long-term career within a rapidly expanding organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operating a Class 2 HGV drainage tanker for scheduled maintenance and service works.
- Ensuring all equipment and the vehicle are cleaned, maintained, and kept in safe working order.
- Performing vacuum tanker duties and handling wastewater in line with environmental guidelines.
- Following site safety rules and always maintaining best practice procedures.
- Working closely with a second operative and updating the office with job progress.
- Assisting drainage and CCTV teams during surveys, inspections, and technical investigations.
What’s in It for You
- Support with training, tickets, and certification renewals.
- Real opportunities to progress within a nationwide business.
- Enhanced overtime rates and additional on‑call payments.
- Worldwide 24/7 accident cover provided.
- Life insurance included as part of the package.
- Strong earning potential for those willing to pick up additional hours.
Who We’re Looking For
- At least 1 year’s experience within the drainage or wastewater sector.
- A valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence.
- Someone with solid problem‑solving ability and a proactive attitude.
- Flexibility to work early shifts (sometimes from 2am) and occasional overnight stays when required.
Relevant Job Titles
HGV Class 2 Tanker Driver, Jet Vac Operator, Drainage Tanker Driver, LGV2 Tanker Driver, Vacuum Tanker Operator, Waste Tanker Driver, Jetting Tanker Driver
Interaction Recruitment partners with clients across engineering, technical, industrial, commercial and more, supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions.
If this role interests you, or if you’d like to explore similar opportunities, please contact Joe on 07785 348476 or email joe.stanger@irweb.co.uk.