3.5T Driver/Operative - Drive, Clean & Community Impact

Veolia; Sandgate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and well known‑

well known retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Stream - Employee financial wellbeing

Job summary

Veolia is hiring a 3.5T Driver/Operative at Ross Depot in Folkestone, Kent. The role runs 42.5 hours per week from 06:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday. Salary is £14.47 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training.

You will perform street sweeping, ensure gullies are clear, empty litter bins, and drive Veolia vehicles after receiving the necessary training. Basic health and safety, teamwork, and a Category B licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: Basic understanding of Health & Safety.
• Essential: Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Essential: Category B licence.
• Essential: Previous 3.5 Tonne driving experience.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial.
• Desirable: Waste experience.

Responsibilities

• Manual sweeping of streets and other areas (footways, alleys, subways, under and around street furniture).
• Ensure all gullies are clear of obstructions and sweepings are not swept over or pushed down gully grids.
• Empty litter bins and replace liners; collect sweeper bags.
• Report graffiti, fly posting or damage/missing litter bins to line Manager.
• Check vehicle condition and road worthiness; complete forms.
• Drive and operate Veolia-provided vehicles after training.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Driving ability

Job description

Veolia is hiring a 3.5T Driver/Operative at Ross Depot in Folkestone, Kent. The role runs 42.5 hours per week from 06:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday. Salary is £14.47 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training.

You will perform street sweeping, ensure gullies are clear, empty litter bins, and drive Veolia vehicles after receiving the necessary training. Basic health and safety, teamwork, and a Category B licence are essential.