Driver HGV

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts

Earned Pay Access

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) Limited in Hereford is seeking a diligent driver to operate 48 hours per week, starting early at 4 am and finishing around 14:30, with potential Saturday work based on needs. A valid Class 2 licence and up-to-date CPC/Digi card are essential.

You will safely drive to collection sites, record data accurately, and perform daily vehicle checks, while adhering to traffic laws and load weight limits. Benefits include pension and enhanced wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Up-to-date CPC/Digi card is required.
• Demonstrate a can-do attitude with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and load/unload multiple commercial waste containers.
• Ensure all information is entered into the onboard system and paperwork is up to date daily.
• Perform daily vehicle checks in line with driver operator handbook.
• Comply with traffic laws and weight restrictions on loads.

Skills

Class 2 licence

CPC/Digi card

Time management

Team player

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £41,429.28 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Weekly Pay £5.00 Daily meal allowance Single person allowance - Earn an extra £41.16 daily when you complete over 110 bins Hours: 48 hours per week, 4 am starts finishing around 14.30 pm, Monday to Friday Occasional Saturdays working may be required based on business needs Location: Hereford, HR2 6NS

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 Stream - Employee financial well being support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching &rewards Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailer 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

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving / emptying multiple commercial waste containers
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including and weight of loads

What we' re looking for;

• Essential: Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Up to date CPC / Digi card
• A can do attitude and strong time management skills
• Being a team player is key to ensuring our collections run smoothly
• Desirable: Prior experience working within the Waste Industry

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.

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.