Driver - Packaged Chemicals

Veolia Environmental Services; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services is seeking an HR Driver – Packaged Chemicals to join our team in Arndell Park, NSW 2148. This Monday-to-Friday role starts from 6:00 am with regular overtime and weekend roster opportunities.

You’ll be responsible for collecting palletised waste, securing loads, and delivering professional customer service while maintaining safety standards and vehicle presentation. A strong safety mindset and ability to work in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience driving heavy vehicles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance.
• Sound knowledge of the Sydney metropolitan road network.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to safety with proactive risk management.

Responsibilities

• Collect palletised waste across the Sydney metropolitan area using a 12-pallet tautliner.
• Secure loads and manage load distribution per load-restraint requirements and vehicle mass limits.
• Maintain a clean and presentable vehicle.
• Comply with legislation, safety requirements and company policies.
• Deliver professional and reliable customer service to stakeholders.
• Maintain an Always Safe approach in every task.

Skills

Heavy vehicle driving

Road network knowledge

Safety focus

Communication skills

Time management

Load restraint

Job description

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

Veolia is seeking an experienced HR Driver – Packaged Chemicals to join our team based at Arndell Park, NSW 2148.

This is a Monday-to-Friday role, with daily starts from 6:00 am. Regular overtime and weekend roster opportunities are also 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

• Collecting palletised waste throughout the Sydney metropolitan area using a 12-pallet tautliner.
• Safely securing loads and managing load distribution in accordance with load-restraint requirements and vehicle mass limits
• Maintaining a clean and presentable vehicle.
• Complying with all relevant legislation, regulations, safety requirements and company policies.
• Delivering professional and reliable customer service to all stakeholders
• Maintaining an Always Safe approach in every task you undertake.

What you'll need to be successful

• At least two years’ experience driving heavy vehicles.
• The ability to obtain and maintain the required government security clearance.
• A sound knowledge of the Sydney metropolitan road network.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• A proven commitment to safety, with a proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.
• Experience in biosecurity environments is desirable.
• A current Dangerous Goods licence is desirable.
• Load-restraint competency is desirable.
• A willingness to learn, develop and contribute positively 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 At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.