Bioresources HGV Driver - Rigid
LocationTyne And Wear, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/6/2026
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Occupation Type
Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
Occupation Code Skill LevelIneligible
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
About The Role
Class 2 Tanker Driver
Full Time
Permanent Days – Mon to Sat (4 days out of 5)
Salary - 43hrs pw £31,145 (overtime opportunities)
Location - Howdon
HGV C (Class 2) Vacuum Tanker Driver. Transporting waste products from Internal sewage treatment facilities across The North East region to onward processing across the Northeast.
Overtime Rates
Day Time Overtime rate
Monday to Saturday 0700-2200 x 1.5
Sunday & Bank Holidays 0700-2200 x 2
Monday to Sunday 2200-0700 x 2.3
About The Role:
We are seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver with strong multi‑drop experience, particularly in rural areas, and the ability to operate confidently in locations with restricted access. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound knowledge of transport legislation, including drivers’ hours regulations, the Working Time Directive, and compliance with ‘O’ licence requirements.
We are looking for someone with a positive, proactive attitude who works effectively both as part of a team and independently. A strong commitment to safety is essential, with the ability to assess tasks carefully and refuse any work that cannot be completed safely.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintai
Class 2 Tanker Driver
Full Time
Permanent Days – Mon to Sat (4 days out of 5)
Salary - 43hrs pw £31,145 (overtime opportunities)
Location - Howdon
HGV C (Class 2) Vacuum Tanker Driver. Transporting waste products from Internal sewage treatment facilities across The North East region to onward processing across the Northeast.
Overtime Rates
Day Time Overtime rate
Monday to Saturday 0700-2200 x 1.5
Sunday & Bank Holidays 0700-2200 x 2
Monday to Sunday 2200-0700 x 2.3
About The Role:
We are seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver with strong multi‑drop experience, particularly in rural areas, and the ability to operate confidently in locations with restricted access. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound knowledge of transport legislation, including drivers’ hours regulations, the Working Time Directive, and compliance with ‘O’ licence requirements.
We are looking for someone with a positive, proactive attitude who works effectively both as part of a team and independently. A strong commitment to safety is essential, with the ability to assess tasks carefully and refuse any work that cannot be completed safely.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintai
ning a clean, compliant vehicle, carrying out thorough pre‑use checks, and following all defect‑reporting procedures in line with DVSA standards. You will also ensure the safe and secure loading and unloading of the Vacuum Tanker, operating in accordance with all Northumbrian Water health and safety policies, including our “Everyone Home Safe Every Day” approach.
You will adopt safe and fuel‑efficient driving practices to support environmental sustainability and optimal vehicle performance.
Providing excellent customer service is key to this position. You will represent our brand professionally and work positively with both external customers and internal wastewater teams to ensure high‑quality service delivery.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you must hold a C licence entitlement, a valid driver tachograph card, and a Driver CPC. You should also demonstrate a solid understanding of EU Drivers’ Hours rules and Working Time Regulations. Knowledge of the Northumberland and County Durham areas would be advantageous.
You will be part of a supportive team and will work collaboratively with colleagues, while also being able to operate independently when required.
Previous Vacuum Tanker experience is preferred; however, full training and support will be provided for candidates without direct experience.
Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.
You will adopt safe and fuel‑efficient driving practices to support environmental sustainability and optimal vehicle performance.
Providing excellent customer service is key to this position. You will represent our brand professionally and work positively with both external customers and internal wastewater teams to ensure high‑quality service delivery.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you must hold a C licence entitlement, a valid driver tachograph card, and a Driver CPC. You should also demonstrate a solid understanding of EU Drivers’ Hours rules and Working Time Regulations. Knowledge of the Northumberland and County Durham areas would be advantageous.
You will be part of a supportive team and will work collaboratively with colleagues, while also being able to operate independently when required.
Previous Vacuum Tanker experience is preferred; however, full training and support will be provided for candidates without direct experience.
Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.
Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.
We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.
Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment
NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.
About Us
Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply
NWG At a Glance:
We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.
Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment
NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.
About Us
Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply
NWG At a Glance:
Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.
We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.
Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.
Our Benefits
We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:
We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.
Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.
Our Benefits
We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There’s also the option to buy or sell holidays.
- Company pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 11%.
Prospective employees and agency workers in defined safety and security critical roles will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made. This will be prior to or within four weeks of their start date.
Prospective employees and agency workers who fail a pre-employment urine drug screen will have their sample analysed by the Company appointed laboratory as a matter of course. Failing a pre-employment drugs or alcohol test may lead to the job offer being revoked.
About Us
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
About Us
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.