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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

HGV Operative - Manchester

Salary Range
£32,799 - £42,241
£2,733 - £3,520 / mo

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Location Base
Manchester, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

IWJS is a part of M Group Services and works with major water utilities, infrastructure, industry and government agencies providing waste management solutions, specialising in water jetting services across the UK.

IWJS employs over 500 staff across various depots across the UK and due to our continued expansion, we are now looking for an HGV Drainage Operator based out of our Manchester depot.

Please note as part of this role you may be required to start work early. The work we carry out on the Sewerage Network can mean you may come in to contact with raw sewerage.

As an HGV Drainage Operator you will be responsible for providing a range of services including clearance, maintenance and unblocking drains. You will be operating one of our ever-expanding fleet of drain and sewer cleaning vehicles and machinery, you will be working across commercial and industrial sectors as well as residential properties. You will need to attend emergency call out situations working on sewer blockages, flooding and pollution.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that our health and safety protocols and policies are always followed to ensure everyone goes home safe. You will need to work with Project Managers and Site Engineers to ensure all works are delivered safely and efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards at all times. You will also need to produce accurate site records.

Do you have working knowledge of highways and drainage systems?

Have you got experience of working in a similar environment? This would be great!

Are you aware of NRSWA Chapter 8?

Do you have a HGV Class 2 Current full driving license?

Confined Space Entry (Medium risk)

Have you got a CSCS Card?

Does this sound like you? If so we would love to hear from you!

Additional Information

  • You must possess a high degree of manual dexterity demonstrated through the use of hand tools.
  • You will be required to work outdoors in all weathers and be required to walk and stand on uneven ground.
  • You must also be able to work within a confined space, without restriction.

As a valued employee of the M Group Services Water Division, you’ll be entitled to:

  • PPE provided at no cost to you
  • Overtime/standby If applicable
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunities to progress in a successful company
  • Life Assurance
  • The option to take out Personal Accident Insurance
  • The option to partake in Payroll giving
  • Salary Finance - an online portal offering financial support via articles, videos and blogs. You can apply for loans and savings schemes via payroll
  • 20 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
  • Cycle to work Scheme

Who doesn’t like a discount? You will have access to your ‘My Rewards’ portal. This provides amazing reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bills & top retail brand discounts.

Here’s a few so you can see the type of saving’s you can make:

  • Up to 7% discounts on major supermarkets
  • Up to 52% on Cinema tickets
  • Up to 33% on holidays and travel
  • Up to 10% on restaurants and takeaways
  • Up to 25% off gym membership

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Operative - Manchester roles across M Group Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,799 - £42,241 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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