Class 2 Driver / Loader

Veolia; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

Training & development

Permanent opportunity

Work-life balance

Free DCPC training

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Class 2 Driver / Loader to join our team in Shrewsbury and surrounding areas. The role involves driving, loading, and collecting recycling and waste with a 37-hour week and a 6:45 am start.

Part-time hours would be considered, with no long-distance travel or overnight stays. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.30 plus overtime, 21 days annual leave, pension access, free physiotherapy, and training opportunities to support your development and work-life

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect recycling, refuse and green waste from domestic properties within Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.
• Drive and load duties as part of daily tasks.
• Complete vehicle defect checks and report issues.
• Maintain cleanliness of carriageway and report spills.

Skills

Cat C Licence

Driver CPC & Digi Tachograph Card

Mixed 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.