Driver

Veolia; Derbyshire Dales; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days

Refer a driver bonus

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Financial wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Derby is seeking a RCV Class 2 Driver to join our busy team. The role involves driving to planned collection locations, loading and unloading waste, and ensuring daily checks and accurate paperwork are completed.

You must hold a Class 2 licence, CPC, and Digi Tachograph Card; experience with RCV is a plus. The position offers a competitive salary of £39,835.85 per year, benefits, and a 48-hour week.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence required (essential).
• Up-to-date CPC and Digi/Tachograph Card required.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and empty multiple waste containers.
• Lift bins of all weights and sizes.
• Complete daily vehicle checks per driver operator handbook.
• Input information into onboard system and keep paperwork up to date.
• Comply with traffic laws and keep loads secure and clean.

Skills

Time management

Education

CPC Certified

Tools

Digi Tachograph Card

Class 2 Licence (Cat C)

Job description

RCV Class 2 Driver
Salary: £39,835.85 per annum plus Veolia benefits
£5.00 Daily meal allowance
Single person allowance - Potential to earn an extra £39.96 daily when you complete over 110 bins (subject to being allocated a Trade round, allocated on a time-served basis)
Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday 5:30am/6:00am Starts
Location: Derby, DE24 8PX
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;

• 22 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
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
• 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 and emptying multiple waste containers
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loads
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up

What we’re looking for;
Essential:

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Up to date CPC
• Digi / Tachograph Card
• Excellent time management skills

Desirable:

• RCV experience would be a distinct advantage
• Prior experience working in the Waste Industry

What's next?

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.