Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

22 days of annual leave

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia in Willenhall is seeking a Class 1 HGV driver to operate roll on/off vehicles at our paper and cardboard material recovery facility. You will perform daily vehicle checks, collect paper and cardboard waste, manage container collections, and ensure loads are secured using lifting equipment and ratchet straps.

The role requires a Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence, a can-do attitude, and strong time management.

Qualifications

• Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence required
• A can-do attitude and strong time management skills

Responsibilities

• Vehicle checks
• Paper and cardboard waste collections
• Container collections
• Load security
• Collections of confidential paper waste
• Use of ratchet straps
• Moving wheelie bins
• Emptying consoles
• Operating lifting equipment, bin lifts/tail lifts
• Use of equipment to ensure loads are secured

Skills

Can-do attitude

Time management

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)

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


• Load security


• Collections of confidential paper waste
  
• 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


• A can do attitude and strong time management skills

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.