AWD online

3.5 Tonne Driver / All Levels of Experience Considered

Essex CM6 1AB

Key information

Pay
£34,000 - £34,000
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
16 Jul 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

About this role

3.5 Tonne Driver

3.5 Tonne Driver who has excellent time-management, customer service and communication skills is required to drive and operate a specialist vacuum tanker to and from a number of sites in and around London and the Home Counties.

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

Previous industry experience would be great. But if not, full training will be provided. However, you will need experience driving 3.5T vehicles.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Van Driver, Delivery Driver, Multi Drop Driver, Tanker Driver, Waste Driver, Service Driver, Driver, Waste Tanker Driver

SALARY

£34,000 per annum (reviewed after 3 months)

LOCATION

Great Dunmow, Essex

JOB TYPE

Full-Time, Permanent

PLEASE NOTE

You will need a full driving license and your own vehicle to get to and from the site to pick up the tanker.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a 3.5 Tonne Driver who has excellent time-management, customer service and communication skills.

Working as the 3.5 Tonne Driver you will drive and operate a specialist vacuum tanker, emptying waste holding tanks, welfare units and water tanks at customer sites across London and the Home Counties.

As the 3.5 Tonne Driver you do not need previous vacuum tanker experience as full training will be provided. However, you will need experience driving 3.5 tonne vehicles, a good level of fitness and the ability to complete manual handling tasks.

DUTIES

Your duties as the 3.5

Tonne Driver include

Vehicle Operation

Safely and efficiently operate a 3.5 tonne vehicle equipped with a specialist vacuum tanker system, with additional training provided

Site Services

Empty waste holding tanks, welfare units and water tanks at customer sites

Health and Safety

Ensure all work is carried out in line with relevant health and safety regulations and environmental guidelines

Record Keeping

Maintain accurate records of work completed, including waste volumes and customer information

Vehicle Checks

Complete daily vehicle checks and ensure the vehicle is kept clean and in good working order

Customer Service

Provide a professional, helpful and reliable service to clients at each site

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Valid UK Driving Licence, including Category C1 as required by the role

• Previous experience driving 3.5 tonne vehicles

• Good driving and manoeuvring skills, including confidence working in confined spaces

• Strong understanding of road safety regulations

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Physically fit and able to lift and carry equipment

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Customer service-focused approach

• Own vehicle to get to and from the site to pick up the tanker

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience within waste management or a similar industry

• Experience operating vacuum tanker systems

• Experience towing trailers

• 7.5 tonne licence

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF

AWDO-P14955

Full-Time, Permanent Driving Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Great Dunmow, Essex. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.

AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.

awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk

AWD-IN-SPJ