Driver HGV

Veolia ES (UK); City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days of annual leave

Access to our people's pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24 hour virtual GP for you and family

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) is seeking a LGV/HGV Driver for collections in Westminster. The role involves removing waste and bulks from premises, returning containers to points of collection and ensuring site cleanliness and safety. Start shifts at the depot and drive Veolia vehicles after training.

Essential skills include a valid driving licence and a Class 2 licence, with experience in waste handling preferred. The position offers full-time hours, pension access, and development opportunities within

Qualifications

• Essential: Valid driving licence
• Essential: Class 2 licence
• Able to work well with other members of staff or alone
• Desirable: Previous Waste experience

Responsibilities

• Undertake the removal of waste, bulky items and Sweeper's sacks from domestic and commercial premises and the Highway
• Ensure that containers are returned to the collection point, lids replaced, doors and gates closed
• Ensure that any spillage of waste is cleared at the time of collection to leave the site litter free
• When entering premises, comply with any site rules and Health & Safety procedures
• Drive and operate any vehicle supplied by Veolia, after receiving the relevant training
• Comply with all road traffic legislation in relation to your duties including parking restriction, security and weight of loads
• At the commencement of each shift and prior to leaving the depot, ensure that the vehicle is in good working condition
• At the end of the shift, ensure that the tipper is left empty and that the cab is clean and clear of litter
• Report locations of any fly-tipping, graffiti, fly posting damaged/missing litter bins and waste containers
• Ensure that all completed work is detailed in an accurate and legible manner on your daily worksheet before handed in to your Foreman or Manager
• Perform duties in an efficient and effective manner that will ensure maximum productivity
• Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with members of the public, client staff and colleagues

Skills

Valid driving licence

Class 2 licence

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

LGV/HGV Driver - Collections

Location : Westminster

Pay : £18.60 an hour

Hours : 40 hours weekly

All drivers will need to collect vehicles from either Landmann Way, London SE14 5RL or Alperton Central Depot, Marsh Road, Wembley HA0 1ES before heading into the city for work.

What we can offer you;

• 20 days of annual leave.
• 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;

• Undertake the removal of waste, bulky items and Sweeper's sacks from domestic and commercial premises and the Highway. Waste may be loose or in bags, bin, wheeled bins, Paladin and Euro-bin containers and any other container.
• Ensure that containers are returned to the collection point, lids replaced, doors and gates closed.
• Ensure that any spillage of waste is cleared at the time of collection to leave the site litter free.
• When entering premises, comply with any site rules and Health & Safety procedures
• Drive and operate any vehicle supplied by Veolia, after receiving the relevant training.
• Comply with all road traffic legislation in relation to your duties including parking restriction, security and weight of loads. The Company operates a zero tolerance on overweight vehicles.
• At the commencement of each shift and prior to leaving the depot, ensure that the vehicle is in good working condition. Complete the appropriate forms (Vehicle Defects books) and report any damages found to your working foreman or Manager.
• At the end of the shift, ensure that the tipper is left empty and that the cab is clean and clear of litter, uniform and personal effects.
• Report locations of any fly-tipping, graffiti, fly posting damaged/missing litter bins and waste containers.
• Ensure that all completed work is detailed in an accurate and legible manner on your daily worksheet before handed in to your Foreman or Manager
• Perform duties in an efficient and effective manner that will ensure maximum productivity. Ensure that the tasks are completed to schedule. Any discrepancies are to be reported immediately to your Foreman or manager.
• Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with members of the public, client staff and colleagues

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• Valid driving licence
• Class 2 licence
• Able to work well with other members of staff or alone

Desirable:

• Previous Waste experience

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.