HGV Multi-Skilled Operative

HGV Multi-Skilled Operative Location: Rainham, Essex Salary: 42,000 to 47,000 per annum including overtime Contract: Permanent and full time, 48 hours per week Hours: Monday to Friday, with evening and weekend overtime opportunities Our client is a well-established, national provider of environmental and industrial services, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, compliant solutions across a broad range of sectors. Operating from a network of depots across the UK, they specialise in environmental protection, asset maintenance, and emergency response, supporting both commercial and public sector clients with a professional, can-do approach. Based at the companys Rainham depot, this is a varied, hands-on role sitting within a busy technical operations team. As a HGV Multi-Skilled Operative, you will play a key part in the day-to-day delivery of environmental and industrial services across client sites. Youll be expected to work both independently and as a part of a team, representing the company professionally on site and contributing to a wide range of planned and reactive works. About the role: Operating company HGV and other vehicles in a safe and compliant manner, including adherence to tachograph regulations Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects to supervisors promptly Carrying out high pressure water jetting and industrial cleaning duties Responding to spills and emergency clean-ups using specialist equipment and resources Installing, servicing, inspecting, and decommissioning of interceptors and storage tanks Undertaking groundworks, remediation, and civils project support Preparing surfaces and spray lining using specialised equipment Uplifting and offloading materials in a compliant and safe manner Completing job reports on site, with all relevant information Communicating with customers on site and identifying opportunities to recommend additional services Participating in a standby/call-out rota, including occasional evening, weekend and away working About you: Valid UK HGV Class 2 license with ideally zero points (up to 6 points may be considered) Must be willing to comply with both a DBS check and drug and alcohol screening Previous experience in a similar environmental, industrial, or multi-skilled operative role Experienced in completing RAMS documentation A flexible, can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to emergency and reactive works Strong team player, capable of supporting colleagues under pressure Right to work in the UK Desirable but not essential: Valid ADR license Previous experience operating plant machinery CPCS/NPORS Excavator cert What makes this role so great? Competitive starting salary of 35,000 Regular overtime potential bringing earnings up to 45,000 realistically Permanent, full time role with a stable, growing national business Genuine variety of work no two days are the same! Opportunities to develop skills across multiple disciplines and gain additional qualifications Supportive team environment TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-05-17