Class 1 ADR/Hazchem Tanker Driver
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WasteRecruit Ltd Active Vacancy

Class 1 ADR/Hazchem Tanker Driver

Employer: WasteRecruit Ltd Location: Wrexham Salary: £18.50/hour
Posted on
11 November 2026 (Yesterday)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
11 December 2026
Job Reference
225824478

About this role

This full-time role in Wrexham is for a Class 1 ADR/Hazchem DISAB and Combi Tanker Driver, paying £18.50 per hour. The position supports industrial cleaning, hazardous waste and environmental service operations, and involves more than driving: you will operate specialist equipment and work at customer sites across the region. Responsibilities include driving and operating Class 1 HGVs, DISAB vacuum units and Combi tankers, undertaking hazardous and non-hazardous waste collections, and operating vacuum, suction, pumping and tanker equipment. You will also complete vehicle and equipment inspections, report defects, and ensure all ADR, transport, environmental and waste documentation is completed correctly.

Job Description

Class 1 ADR / Hazchem DISAB & Combi Tanker Driver

Wrexham, North Wales

-18.50 per hour | Full-time

Our client is looking for a skilled and reliable driver/operator to join its team in Wrexham, supporting a range of industrial cleaning, hazardous waste and environmental service operations.

This is more than a driving role. You'll be operating specialist equipment, undertaking industrial waste collections and working at customer sites across the region. We're looking for someone who understands tanker operations, safe waste handling and the importance of delivering a professional service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive and operate Class 1 HGVs, DISAB vacuum units and Combi tankers.
  • Undertake hazardous and non-hazardous waste collections and movements.
  • Operate vacuum, suction, pumping and tanker equipment.
  • Support industrial cleaning, tank cleaning and waste removal projects.
  • Complete vehicle and equipment inspections and report defects.
  • Ensure all ADR, transport, environmental and waste documentation is completed correctly.
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Work professionally with customers and site teams.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Holds a valid Class 1 (C+E) licence, Driver CPC and digital tachograph card.
  • Has a current ADR qualification, including tanks where required.
  • Has practical experience operating DISAB vacuum units, Combi tankers or similar specialist vehicles.
  • Has experience transporting hazardous materials or industrial waste.
  • Understands safe tanker operations, loading, unloading and pumping procedures.
  • Is reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Experience with high-pressure water jetting, industrial tank cleaning, confined spaces or chemical and petrochemical sites would also be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

  • -18.50 per hour.
  • Full-time, specialist operational role.
  • Opportunities to work with a range of industrial vehicles and equipment.
  • Technical training and development.
  • Career progression within an established environmental services business.