Driver - Medical

Veolia Environmental Services; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services in Geelong (Corio area) is seeking a motivated truck driver to join our hygiene and medical waste team. You will cover metro and regional Victoria, build strong client relationships, and contribute to essential environmental solutions.

This role starts early with Monday–Friday shifts, possible overtime, and weekend rosters. You must have at least 2 years’ driving experience, strong safety focus, and excellent communication to succeed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ truck driving experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Strong safety focus with a proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.
• Motivation to learn, develop and contribute within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Covering metro and regional Victoria medical waste collection and disposal of medical waste.
• Following the health and safety procedures in regards to managing this type of waste.
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively maintain a healthy and safe work environment.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Safety focused

Time management

Risk management

Job description

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Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Join a close-knit, motivated team servicing hygiene and medical customers across Geelong, surrounding areas, Melbourne, and Regional Victoria. Based in Corio (3214), this role involves regular face-to-face customer interaction, providing an excellent opportunity to build strong client relationships while delivering essential services.

You'll work Monday to Friday from 5:00am start, with regular overtime and weekend roster opportunities available.

What's on offer

• Dynamic, fast-paced role with clear pathways for career advancement
• Join a high-performing, collaborative team environment
• Early morning start times for excellent work-life balance
• Additional earning potential through occasional overtime opportunities

What you'll be responsible for

• Covering metro and regional Victoria medical waste collection and disposal of medical waste
• Following the health and safety procedures in regards to managing this type of waste
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Actively maintain a healthy and safe work environment

What you'll need to be successful

• Minimum 2 years’ truck driving experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Strong safety focus with a proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement
• Motivation to learn, develop, and contribute within a collaborative team environment

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.