Class 2 Waste Driver & Loader – Pension & 20 Days Leave

Veolia; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme access

Excellent work life balance

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and well-being resources

Training and development opportunities

Permanent role

DCPC training

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a dependable HGV Class 2 driver to join our team in Telford. You will collect recycling and waste from domestic properties, drive the refuse vehicle and assist with loading, working Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30, 40 hours per week with overtime as required.

Applicants should hold a Cat C (Class 2) licence, Digi tachograph card and Driver CPC. The role involves outdoor work in all weather and manual handling, with full support and training provided by Veolia.

Qualifications

• Cat C (Class 2) Licence.
• Digi / Tachograph Card.
• Driver CPC.
• Must be willing to load as well as drive.
• Experience in the Waste Industry and customer facing role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collecting recycling, refuse, garden and food waste from domestic properties in Telford and Wrekin.
• Driving the refuse vehicles and assisting with loading of waste onto the vehicle.
• Operating vehicles in line with training and legal requirements to protect safety.
• Checking vehicle condition and roadworthiness; reporting issues.
• Recording work on onboard tablet and reporting safety/collection issues.

Skills

Cat C (Class 2) Licence

Digi / Tachograph Card

Driver CPC

Load and drive

Waste industry experience

Job description

Veolia is seeking a dependable HGV Class 2 driver to join our team in Telford. You will collect recycling and waste from domestic properties, drive the refuse vehicle and assist with loading, working Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30, 40 hours per week with overtime as required.

Applicants should hold a Cat C (Class 2) licence, Digi tachograph card and Driver CPC. The role involves outdoor work in all weather and manual handling, with full support and training provided by Veolia.