Class 2 Driver

Veolia Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Meal allowance £5 daily

Disability Confident employer

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia in Portsmouth is recruiting a Class 2 Driver for early-morning shifts to collect waste from planned locations. You will drive, load and unload containers, perform daily vehicle checks, and keep accurate records in the onboard system.

We offer 22 days of annual leave, pension, meal allowance (£5 daily), and wellbeing support. Join a leading environmental services group committed to communities and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Essential Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Up to date CPC / Digi card.
• Desirable Previous waste management experience.
• RCV experience.

Responsibilities

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving and emptying multiple waste containers.
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle and ensuring paperwork is up to date.
• Complying with traffic laws and handling loads safely.

Skills

Class 2 licence

CPC / Digi card

RCV experience

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Class 2 Driver AM ShiftsSalary: £41,429.28 per annum plus Veolia benefits, £5.00 Daily meal allowance - per day worked & Single person Daily Allowance: Paid Dependant on the Route £41.16Hours: Up to 48 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 4am start timeRequired to work 1 in every 4 SaturdaysLocation: Dundas Spur, Portsmouth, PO3 5NYWhen 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 leaveRefer a driver to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000Access to our people’s pension schemeFree physiotherapy serviceDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailerStream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewardsAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need toOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your fullpotentialWhat you will be doing;Driving to planned collection locations and moving and emptying multiple waste containersLifting bins of all weights and sizesCompleting daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbookEnsuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted dailyComplying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loadsEnsuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned upWhat we are looking for;EssentialClass 2 (Cat C) licenceUp to date CPC / Digi cardDesirablePrevious waste management experienceRCV experienceWhat’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.