Driver

Veolia UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (20 days + BH)

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Virtual GP

Financial wellbeing support

Training & development

Earned pay access

Job summary

Veolia UK in Northampton is hiring an HGV Driver/Loader to join our growing fleet. You will drive a Class 2 HGV, load waste materials, and perform vehicle checks in line with Highway Code requirements.

The role offers a stable schedule (0630-1600, 45 hours/week) and a competitive salary with benefits including pension, healthcare support, and access to wellbeing resources. Join us to contribute to essential public services.

Qualifications

• Class 2 HGV licence is mandatory.
• Time management, teamwork, and communication skills required.
• Driver CPC qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Complying with Highway codes.
• Driving a Class 2 HGV.
• Checking systems, vehicles, equipment, tools and machinery before use.
• Loading waste materials.
• Collecting waste materials.

Skills

Class 2 HGV licence

Time management

Team working

Effective communication

Driver CPC

Job description

HGV Driver/Loader

Location: Northampton

Salary: £33262.37/year

Hours: (0630-1600) 45 hours per week

What we can offer you

• 20 days of annual leave + Bank holidays worked
• 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.
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household.
• 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

• Complying with Highway codes
• Driving a class 2 HGV
• Checking systems, vehicles, equipment,tools and machinery before uses
• Loading waste materials
• Collecting waste materials

What we are looking for

Essential

• Class 2 HGV licence
• Time management
• Team working skills
• Effective communication
• Drivers certificate of professional competence

Desirable

• Waste industry knowledge

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.