Class 2 HGV Driver

Veolia; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 49,594,000 - 54,415,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' annual leave increasing to 26

Pension scheme access

Discounts for groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

24-hour virtual GP for you and family

Volunteer day each year

Training and development opportunities

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Class 2 HGV Driver in Camden to join our team. You will drive 18t/12t vehicles as required, perform daily vehicle checks and ensure waste is collected and contained properly. The role supports local communities and requires compliance with site health and safety standards.

The position offers 39 hours per week, pay at £18.62 per hour, and Veolia benefits including pension and development opportunities. Consideration for Disability Confident applicants is noted.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence.
• Previous Class 2 experience.
• Fully up to date Driver CPC Qualification Card.
• Valid Tachograph Card.
• Good understanding of basic English.

Responsibilities

• Will be driving HGV Vehicles such as 18t Dust Cast, 7.5t Cage or 12t Scarab depending on business needs for the day/week.
• Ensure that any spillage of waste is cleared at the time of collection to leave the site litter free.
• When entering premises, comply with any site rules and Health & Safety procedures.
• Comply with all road traffic legislation in relation to your duties including parking restriction, security and weight of loads. The Company operates a zero tolerance on overweight vehicles.
• At the end of the shift, ensure that the tipper is left empty and that the cab is clean and clear of litter, uniform and personal effects.
• Helping out loading bins & containers when required.
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook.

Skills

Full valid driving licence

Previous Class 2 experience

Tachograph Card

Driver CPC Qualification Card

Good understanding of English

Education

Driver CPC Qualification Card

Job description

Class 2 HGV Driver

Salary: £18.62 an hour, plus Veolia benefits

Location: Camden

Hours: 39 hours weekly ( shift time is 2pm - 10pm)

What we can offer you

• 20 days' annual leave, increasing to 26 after 5 years
• Access to our company/people's pension scheme.
• 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.
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household.
• One paid day every year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

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 You'll be doing

• Will be driving HGV Vehicles such as 18t Dust Cast, 7.5t Cage or 12t Scarab depending on business needs for the day/week.
• Ensure that any spillage of waste is cleared at the time of collection to leave the site litter free
• When entering premises, comply with any site rules and Health & Safety procedures
• Comply with all road traffic legislation in relation to your duties including parking restriction, security and weight of loads. The Company operates a zero tolerance on overweight vehicles.
• At the end of the shift, ensure that the tipper is left empty and that the cab is clean and clear of litter, uniform and personal effects.
• Helping out loading bins & containers when required.
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Full valid driving licence
• Previous Class 2 experience
• Fully up to date Driver CPC Qualification Card
• Valid Tachograph Card
• Good understanding of basic English

Desirable

• Waste experience

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.