Industrial Vacuum Tanker Operator (DISAB)
Confidential
Posted: May 6, 2026
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Quick Summary
The role of an Industrial Vacuum Tanker Operator involves operating industrial vacuum tanks, ensuring the safe transport of wastewater, and performing various maintenance tasks on equipment, while maintaining the organization's wastewater treatment facilities.
Required Skills
Job Description
The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.
Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.
About the role:
The Lanes Group needs an experienced Industrial Vacuum Tanker Operator to join our Industrial Services team in Chester. You’ll operate high‑vacuum DISAB equipment to remove silt, sludge and debris from drains, tanks and industrial sites.
Location: Chester
Hours: Monday to Friday 47.5 hours per week
Salary: up to £16.50 per hour depending on experience
What we offer:
21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Uncapped earning potential.
Pension
Death in service
As an Industrial Vacuum Tanker Operator, you will be:
Operating DISAB vacuum tankers safely on planned and reactive works
Remove wet/dry waste from drainage systems and industrial environments
Complete vehicle checks and basic maintenance
Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures
Experience and Qualifications:
Full UK driving license (Required) with no more than 6 points
HGV Class 2 (Class 1 an advantage) (Required)
Experience with DISAB (Air Mover) equipment (Required)
CSCS and Confined Space certs (Required)
Strong safety awareness and teamwork skills
The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.
Strictly no agencies please
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