Driver HGV

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health resources & wellbeing support

24h virtual GP for you & family

Training & development opportunities

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) Limited is seeking a driver to undertake waste removal from domestic and commercial premises in Westminster. The role covers waste containers handling, site clearance and ensuring safe collection with Veolia vehicles.

You will operate company vehicles, comply with road traffic regulations and safety rules, and ensure accurate daily records. Candidates must hold a Class 2 licence and be able to work both with others and independently.

Qualifications

• Essential: Valid driving licence Class 2.
• Essential: Able to work well with other 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Valid driving licence Class 2

Team & independent work

Waste experience (desirable)

Job description

Location

Westminster

Pay

£18.60 an hour

Hours

40 hours weekly

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.

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.
• Essential: Able to work well with other members of staff or alone.
• Desirable: Previous Waste experience.

Company culture and inclusion

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.

About Veolia

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.