3.5T Waste Driver & Street Sweep Operative

Veolia; Folkestone and Hythe District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Earned pay access

Job summary

Veolia in Folkestone, Kent, is recruiting for a 3.5 T Driver/Operative. You will carry out street cleaning, ensure gullies are clear, and manage litter bins in your beat. You’ll check vehicle condition and drive Veolia’s fleet with the required training.

Essential: Category B licence and 3.5 Tonne driving experience; a basic understanding of health & safety and teamwork. Employer offers training, pension, leaves and wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• Essential: Basic Health & Safety knowledge.
• Essential: Ability to work well in a team.
• Essential: Category B licence and 3.5 T tonne driving experience.
• Desirable: Prior waste/utility related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manual sweeping of streets and areas including footways and around street furniture.
• Keep gullies clear and manage sweepings without blocking grids.
• Empty litter bins and replace liners; collect sweeper bags for disposal.
• Report graffiti or damaged bins to your supervisor.
• Check vehicle condition and ride readiness; drive Veolia vehicles with training.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Team player

Category B licence

3.5 Tonne driving experience

Job description

Veolia in Folkestone, Kent, is recruiting for a 3.5 T Driver/Operative. You will carry out street cleaning, ensure gullies are clear, and manage litter bins in your beat. You’ll check vehicle condition and drive Veolia’s fleet with the required training.

Essential: Category B licence and 3.5 Tonne driving experience; a basic understanding of health & safety and teamwork. Employer offers training, pension, leaves and wellbeing resources.