Class 1 ADR Driver

Veolia; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is looking for drivers to join their Hazardous Logistics fleet in Widnes, UK. This role offers competitive pay of £16.77 per hour with guaranteed 50 hours per week. Responsibilities include collecting hazardous and non-hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with traffic laws, and operating tankers when necessary. Candidates must hold a Class 1 (Cat C+E) license, have previous driving experience, and preferably ADR certification. Join us in maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Driver medicals and training paid

Refer a driver bonus

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts from various retailers

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence required.
• Previous driving experience is essential.
• ADR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect hazardous and non-hazardous waste from commercial sites.
• Ensure daily worksheets are completed accurately.
• Comply with all traffic laws and load regulations.
• Operate vacuum tankers when needed.

Skills

Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence

Previous driving experience

Driver CPC

ADR in packages

Curtainside experience

Tanker experience

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary

£16.77 per Hour consolidated

• Minimum weekly earnings of £838,50
• Minimum annual earnings of £43,602
• Some nights out required paid at £41.47 (parking paid separately on expenses)
• Saturday overtime rate £22.17
• Sunday overtime rate £29.57

Hours

50 hours per week guaranteed. Monday to Friday (shifts normally start between 5am/6am). Shifts between 10 and 13 hours.

Location

Widnes, WA8 8XW

Veolia has one of the largest fleets in the UK, which continues to grow and we are looking for drivers to join our Hazardous Logistics fleet in Widnes, where you will be driving a fleet of modern vehicles.

What we can offer you

• 22 days of annual leave, rising to 25 days based on length of service, plus bank holidays
• Driver medicals, licence renewals and training paid for with full uniform provided
• Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Free physiotherapy service. Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

What you'll be doing

• Collecting hazardous and non-hazardous waste from various commercial sites around the UK, operating curtain siders.
• Ensure that each day all completed work is detailed on your daily worksheet and that they are handed in daily/weekly along with the daily vehicle check sheets, fuel receipts and Weighbridge tickets.
• Comply with all traffic laws and legislation with relation to your duties including the security and weight of loads.
• Operating vacuum tankers and general purpose tankers when needed

What we're looking for

• Cat C+E (Class 1) licence and previous driving experience.
• Driver CPC
• ADR in packages
• Curtainside experience
• Tanker experience is an advantage - must be flexible to do tanks

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

Job Posting End Date

19-12-2025