Jet Vac Vehicle Driver Operator

Slicker Recycling

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Slicker Recycling is hiring a driver operator to drive and operate specialist Jet Vac Tankers, servicing a wide variety of clients, including petrol forecourts, distribution depots, and auto garages. The work involves planned and reactive collection of waste from surface drainage at sites across the UK. The role is field based and requires working away from home for most of the time, Monday to Friday, using a sleeper cab.

The position has a 48-hour contract at £17.45 per hour basic, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the basic rate and overnight rates. The advertised estimated on-target earnings are around £50,000 per annum, based on average earnings. Normal starts are at 6 a.m., with occasional earlier starts or later finishes depending on job and client needs. Overnight patterns are required on a rota basis. Once trained and competent, the successful candidate will join an on-call weekend rotation; weekend work may also be available to meet client needs or clear backlogs. A flexible approach to working patterns is required. The company supplies any training needed for the role.

The successful candidate is expected to represent Slicker Recycling professionally, comply with legal and licence requirements, and complete and record site paperwork accurately. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the company’s values: Smart, Honest, Reliable, Together, and Fun. Slicker Recycling is an equal opportunities employer.

Requirements

• Driver CPC.
• Class 2 driving licence.
• Productive organisational focus.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to act on own initiative.
• Logical approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Knowledge of operations, health and safety, and scheduling practices.
• Excellent housekeeping.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, and apply Slicker Recycling’s workplace values: Smart, Honest, Reliable, Together, and Fun.
• Flexible approach to working patterns to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating Jet Vac type vehicles.
• High pressure water jetting certificate.
• UKPIA petrol station safety passport.
• Confined space entry certification.
• ADR Licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate specialist Jet Vac Tankers to service client sites producing waste via surface drainage, on planned and reactive work across the UK.
• Represent Slicker Recycling professionally through punctuality, presentable appearance, and courteous conduct toward clients and colleagues.
• Ensure on-site work complies with company legal and licence requirements.
• Complete, sign off, and accurately record all paperwork and site visit documentation.
• Work the required schedule, including overnight rota patterns, occasional early starts or late finishes, and weekend on-call duties once trained and competent.

Benefits

• Funded healthcare cashback plan for the employee and family, including dental and optical cover, practitioner treatment, and specialist testing.
• Free Employee Assistance service, including a GP advice line, Virtual Doctor, prescription service, legal advice, and counselling.
• Perkbox employee discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail, eating out, and days out.
• Perkbox Wellbeing digital platform supporting mental, physical, and financial health.
• Death in Service Insurance.
• Regular funded company social events.
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cyclescheme and Pension.
• Training required for the role supplied by the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed