Tanker Driver: Vacuum Tanker & Ship Systems Expert

Company: Adler & Allan Ltd
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Location: Portsmouth
Job Description:

Tanker Driver – Portsmouth – Full Time, Permanent – Competitive salary

Are you a skilled driver with a hands on attitude, ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact? We’re on the lookout for a Tanker Driver to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

  • Drive vacuum tankers and carry out pumping, servicing, repair and cleaning of a wide range of tanks, bilges, compartments and ship systems
  • Lead and organise staff on projects, ensuring all work meets company quality standards and customer expectations
  • Complete all documentation accurately, including customer sign offs and maintain high cleanliness standards on customer sites
  • Undertake specialist cleaning, high pressure jet washing, confined space work and fire sentry duties when required
  • Ensure compliance with waste management regulations, tanker driver regulations, PPE requirements and all Health & Safety procedures
  • Liaise with customers, support service engineers and uphold Marlin Environmental Services’ standards at all times

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of ship systems is essential
  • Experienced in operating vacuum tankers, pressure washers and pumping systems, with strong practical skills and confidence using hand tools
  • Knowledgeable in confined space working, MAR pack procedures and specialist tank/bilge cleaning standards
  • Good understanding of ship systems and able to differentiate between survey, hot work and preservation cleaning requirements
  • Holds a valid HGV licence, ADR (if applicable) and CPC
  • A strong team player with excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
  • Reliable, safety focused, adaptable and able to maintain high attention to detail under pressure

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026