Drainage Tanker Driver – RSM Drain Solutions

Overview

RSM Drain Solutions, part of the rapidly expanding RSM Group, delivers specialist drainage, environmental and infrastructure support services throughout the UK. Following significant investment in a brand-new Bucher Municipal FlexLine CM120 combination jetting and vacuum tanker, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Drainage Tanker Driver / HPWJ Operator to support our growing operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a young, ambitious company with substantial growth plans, modern equipment and a commitment to delivering industry-leading service standards across the drainage and environmental sectors.

Role Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to operate a specialist combination jetting and vacuum tanker carrying out drainage maintenance, blockage clearance, cleansing and emergency response works nationwide.

Role Includes

• Planned drainage maintenance works
• Reactive drainage and emergency call‑out services
• High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) operations
• Vacuum tanker operations
• Occasional nights away depending on project location
• Participation in an out-of-hours emergency response rota
• Direct interaction with clients, site managers and members of the public

Role & Responsibilities

• Operate a Bucher Municipal FlexLine CM120 combination jetting and vacuum tanker.
• Carry out drainage maintenance including:
• Gully cleansing
• Catchpit emptying
• Interceptor cleaning
• Culvert cleansing
• Blockage removal
• Sewer and pipeline jetting
• Wet well and pumping station cleaning
• Perform High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) operations safely and effectively.
• Conduct vacuum excavation and sludge removal activities where required.
• Support CCTV survey and drainage investigation teams where necessary.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections, defect reporting and routine cleaning of tanker equipment.
• Maintain hoses, jetting equipment, nozzles and ancillary drainage equipment.
• Accurately complete job sheets, site reports and electronic records via the company management system.
• Comply with all health, safety and environmental legislation, including Water UK and HPWJ best practice guidance.
• Ensure correct use of PPE, traffic management equipment and safe systems of work.
• Represent RSM professionally whilst working on customer sites.
• Assist with emergency response operations outside normal working hours when required.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Category C HGV Licence.
• Driver CPC Qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 2 years HGV driving experience.
• Experience working within the drainage, utilities or environmental services sector.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to work nationwide and stay away when required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider operational team.

Desirable

• HPWJ Certification.
• Previous combination tanker operating experience.
• Drainage industry experience.
• Confined Space Training.First Aid at Work qualification.
• CCTV drainage survey experience.
• CSCS Card.
• Vacuum excavation experience.

Training can be provided for the right candidate.

Pay and Perks

• Competitive salary.
• 45-hour working week.
• Eligibility for RSM quarterly profit-share scheme.Overtime paid at enhanced rates.
• Additional payments for nights away.
• Out-of-hours call-out payments.
• Full PPE, uniform and training provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Secure on-site parking.
• Company social events.
• Holiday entitlement of 22 days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Clear career progression opportunities within the growing RSM Group.