Class 1 Driver (Nights)

Veolia; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in London seeks a Class 1 Driver for night shifts. Responsibilities include driving to collection sites and loading waste. Candidates must hold a Class 1 Licence and CPC/DIGI card. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including 25 days annual leave and access to health resources. Join us in making a difference for future generations.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Referral bonus of £1000

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on various retailers

24-hour access to virtual GP

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 1 Driving Licence.
• Must have an up-to-date CPC / DIGI card.
• Prior driving experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Drive to collection locations and load waste into the vehicle.
• Complete daily checks on the vehicle and use onboard technology.
• Comply with traffic laws and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Class 1 Driving Licence

Up-to-date CPC / DIGI card

Prior experience as a Class 1 Driver

Experience in the Waste industry

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £49,633.99 plus Veolia benefits.

Hours: Night shift - 8:00pm - 6:00am - times may vary depending on business needs. Sunday to Thursday with 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Location: Nathan Way, Thamesmead, SE28.

What we can offer you

• 25 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 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing

• Driving to planned collection locations and loading recycling and domestic waste into the vehicle
• Complete daily checks of the vehicle and use the onboard technology to complete work notes
• Comply with all traffic laws and legislation and ensure their work environment is safe and clean at all times

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Class 1 Driving Licence
• An up-to-date CPC / DIGI card.

Desirable:

• Prior experience as a Class 1 Driver
• Experience in the Waste industry

Additional information

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.