Class 1 Driver

Veolia; Northampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Class 1 Driver to join their team in Northampton. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including annual leave and ongoing training opportunities. Candidates should possess a Class 1 licence and demonstrate excellent time management skills. You'll be responsible for driving to collection locations and ensuring all operational paperwork is managed accurately.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave

Refer a driver bonus of £1000

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to health resources

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence or Class 2 with a C+E 102 restriction licence.
• Up to date CPC / Digi card required.
• Wagon and drag experience is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and move and empty multiple waste containers.
• Complete daily checks of the vehicle as per driver operator handbook.
• Ensure all information is input into the onboard system and paperwork is submitted daily.

Skills

Time management skills

Team player

Driving skills

Education

Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence

CPC / Digi card

Job description

Class 1 Driver

Salary: £39,835.00 per annum plus single man allowance

Daily meal allowance - per day worked

Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 5am starts

Location: Northampton NN5 5JE

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. With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. 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 we can offer you

• 22 days of annual leave
• Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailer
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving and emptying multiple waste containers.
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loads
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up

What we're looking for

• Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence or Class 2 with a C+E 102 restriction licence
• Wagon and drag experience is desired but not essential
• Up to date CPC / Digi card
• A can do attitude and strong time management skills
• Being a team player is key to ensuring our collections run smoothly.

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.