Class 2 Driver - PM

Veolia; St Albans; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in St Albans is seeking a Class 2 Driver to manage waste collections and ensure compliance with traffic laws. The ideal candidate will hold a Class 2 licence and CPC, with experience in waste management preferred. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, meal allowance, and ongoing training opportunities. This role contributes positively to local communities while promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

21 days of annual leave

£1000 for referring a driver

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on various retailers

Resources for health support

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 2 licence and have an up to date CPC.
• Experience with skip or RORO vehicles is preferred.
• Must possess a Digi / Tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and manage multiple waste containers.
• Input information into the onboard system and submit daily paperwork.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks as per driver operator handbook.
• Comply with traffic laws and load weight regulations.

Skills

Class 2 (Cat C) licence

Up to date CPC

Digi / Tachograph card

Skip or RORO experience

Job description

Class 2 Driver

Salary: £43,023.22 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly

£5.00 daily meal allowance

Single person allowance - Earn an extra £39.96 daily when you complete over 110 bins (RCV mode only)

Hours: 48 Hours per week, Early starts, Monday to Friday PM Shifts 12:30pm starts

Occasional Saturday working will be required.

Location: St Albans, AL4 0JY Acrewood Way St Albans AL4 0JY

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;

• 21 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving / emptying multiple commercial waste containers.
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including and weight of loads

What we're looking for;

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Up to date CPC
• Digi / Tachograph card
• Ideally you will have Skip or RORO experience

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.