Class 2 Driver

Veolia UK; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver scheme: £1000

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Employee discounts

Financial wellbeing support: Stream

Health and well-being resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia UK is seeking a Class 2 Driver for PM Shifts in Portsmouth. The role involves delivering waste collection services, handling charged load containers, and upholding vehicle checks and paperwork daily.

You will operate up to 48 hours per week, with Saturday work on a 1 in 4 rotation, and participate in ongoing training and company benefits. Essential qualifications include a Class 2 (Cat C) licence and up-to-date CPC/Digi card; desirable experience in waste management or RCV operations is a

Qualifications

• Essential: Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Essential: Up to date CPC / Digi card.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Class 2 licence (Cat C)

CPC / Digi card

Previous waste management experience

RCV experience

Job description

Class 2 Driver PM Shifts

Salary: OTE of up to £62,000 (inluding £39,835.85 per annum plus Veolia benefits, £5.00 Daily meal allowance - per day worked & Single person Daily Allowance: Paid Dependant on the Route £39.96 & Night Bonus of £47.52)

Hours: Up to 48 hours per week, Monday - Friday 14:30pm - 01:00am
Required to work 1 in every 4 Saturdays

Location: Dundas Spur, Portsmouth, PO3 5NY

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
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
• 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 will 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 are looking for;

Essential

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Up to date CPC / Digi card

Desirable

• Previous waste management experience
• RCV experience

What’s next?

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.