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HGV Driver Location: Eastbourne Employment type: Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday (with flexibility for early starts, weekends and out-of-hours work) What’s in it for you… We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it. • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays, • Group Personal Pension Plan, • Career development and progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications, • 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support and counselling services, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms and more, • Life assurance cover, • Long service recognition, • Enhanced Maternity Pay, • Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role… As an HGV Driver, you will operate a range of specialist vehicles including vacuum tankers, combination units, road sweepers, crane and grab units, and high-pressure jetting equipment. You will work as part of a team delivering services across a variety of sectors including commercial, residential, industrial, rail, road, air and utilities. Your responsibilities will include cleaning, desilting, root cutting, liquid waste and hazardous waste collection, and road cleansing. You will… • Drive and operate HGV suction and jetting equipment on a day-to-day basis, • Ensure compliance with all health and safety, quality and environmental standards, • Adhere to all company policies and procedures, • Report all site-related incidents to your Supervisor, • Identify and resolve issues quickly to prevent escalation, • Contribute to delivering high-quality results, reports and feedback, • Build strong relationships with customers and resolve issues effectively, • Work flexibly as part of a 24/7 operation, including early starts, weekends and UK travel when required About you… We are looking for a professional and reliable HGV Driver with a strong focus on safety, quality and customer service. • Clean HGV Driving Licence, • Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), • Experience within the drainage industry preferred, • Experience operating HGV jetting equipment desirable, • NRSWA Streetworks, Confined Space and High-Pressure Water Jetting certifications desirable, • Manual Handling and First Aid at Work certification desirable, • CSCS card and Fit to Work status desirable, • DBS Enhanced Check desirable, • Water Hygiene and Reverse Assist experience desirable, • Experience in a customer-focused environment, • Strong understanding of health and safety practices, • Knowledge of waste network operations, • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, • Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines, • Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently or as part of a team, • Flexible and positive approach to work Our commitment to Equal Opportunities... We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR. Next steps... If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more info