Class 2 Driver / Loader

Veolia; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Health resources

Training & development

Permanent role

DCPC training

Job summary

Veolia is hiring a Class 2 Driver / Loader in Shropshire. Salary is £15.30 per hour with overtime opportunities. Guaranteed 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, starting at 6:45 am. Part-time hours may be considered, with locations in Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Bridgnorth and Craven Arms.

The role involves both driving and loading duties, vehicle checks and adherence to traffic laws. Training and development opportunities are available, with a focus on work-life balance and community service.

Qualifications

• Cat C (Class 2) Licence is required.
• Driver CPC & Digi/Tachograph Card required.
• Willingness to perform mixed loading/driving duties.

Responsibilities

• Collect recycling, refuse and green waste from domestic properties in Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.
• Drive and perform loading duties.
• Undertake vehicle defect checks.
• Comply with traffic laws and load security requirements.
• Record work on onboard tablet and report issues.
• Keep carriageway clean and clear spills.
• Assist other collection crews.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC

Digi Tachograph

Loading & Driving

Job description

Class 2 Driver / Loader

Salary: £15.30 per hour plus overtime when available and Veolia benefits

Hours: Guaranteed 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:45 am start. Finish times vary.

(Part-time hours would be considered)

We have positions based in the following locations in Shropshire:

Shrewsbury, SY5 6HT

Oswestry SY10 8GA

Bridgnorth WV15 5BA

Craven Arms SY7 8NR

We welcome both newly passed and experienced drivers who are seeking a greater work-life balance with no long-distance travel and no overnight stays, and who are happy to complete both Driver and loader duties.

What we can offer you;

• 21 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 23 after 2 years' service
• 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Permanent opportunity to join a supportive team.
• No better role in the industry for a work/homelife balance
• Free DCPC training

What you'll be doing;

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.

• Collecting recycling, refuse and green waste from domestic properties in Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas.
• Driving as well as loading duties
• Undertake vehicle defect checks
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including the security and weight of loads
• Accurately recording work completed using an onboard tablet device and reporting any collection issues that arise.
• Ensure the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up before leaving the area
• Assisting other Collection crews

What we're looking for;

• Cat C (Class 2) Licence
• Driver CPC & Digi / Tachograph Card
• Willingness and capability to do a mixed loading/driving role

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.