Driver

Veolia; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy

Job summary

Veolia is hiring a Class 1 HGV driver for our paper and cardboard material recovery facility in Willenhall. You will operate roll-on/roll-off vehicles, perform vehicle checks, and manage waste collections while ensuring load security and safe handling of materials.

The role requires a valid Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence, up-to-date CPC/Digi card, and a can-do attitude with strong time-management skills. Training and development are provided at Veolia.

Qualifications

• Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence required.
• Up-to-date CPC / Digi card required.
• A can-do attitude and strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate roll on roll off vehicles at the paper and cardboard material recovery facility.
• Conduct vehicle checks and waste collections.
• Manage loading, container tipping, and load security.
• Assist with handling confidential paper waste and manual handling.
• Use ratchet straps and lifting equipment.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Time management

Tools

Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence

CPC / Digi card

Job description

Salary: £16:60 per hour, plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 15:00 - 23:45
(Occasional Saturdays required on a rota basis)
Location: East Acre, Willenhall, WV13 2JZ
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. It's why we're looking for someone who sees the world in a similar way to take up an exciting HGV driver role. It doesn't matter if 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
• 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;

We are looking for a class 1 HGV driver to fill a roll operating roll on roll off vehicles at our paper and cardboard material recovery facility.

• Vehicle checks
• Paper and cardboard waste collections
• Container collections
• Container tipping
• Load security
• Collections of confidential paper waste
• Manual handling e.g Opening closing container doors
• Use of ratchet straps
• Moving wheelie bins
• Emptying consoles
• Operating lifting equipment, bin lifts/tail lifts.
• Use of equipment to ensure loads are secured

What we're looking fo r;

• Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence
• Up to date CPC / Digi card
• A can do attitude and strong time management skills

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.