Driver/Loader

Veolia Group; Elmdon Heath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellness resources

Job summary

Veolia is hiring for a Driver/Loader at Moat Lane Depot, Solihull. The role involves operating a range of refuse collection vehicles and assisting as a loader when needed.

You will perform daily vehicle checks and adhere to safety and weight restrictions, ensuring the area remains tidy after collections. The position offers an annual salary of £37,964.16 plus Veolia benefits, including generous leave and wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Experience of working as part of a team with good communication skills at all levels is necessary.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety at work.

Responsibilities

• To drive and be responsible for the safe operation of a wide range of refuse collection vehicles.
• To work as a loader when required, collecting bins, bags and other items from residents.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure roadworthiness and compliance with weight restrictions.
• Maintain and cleanse vehicle/equipment per operating manuals and report defects.
• Accurately complete paperwork and daily/weekly bonus sheets and time sheets.
• Ensure the road is left clean and tidy after collections; manage waste types including domestic, green, and recycling.

Skills

Valid UK Driving Licence

Teamwork & communication

Health & Safety awareness

Initiative & independence

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Driver / LoaderHours: 45 hours per weekLocation: Moat Lane Depot, SolihullPay: £37,964.16 Annually, plus Veolia benefits

What we can offer you;

• 25 days 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

• To drive and be responsible for the safe operation of a wide range of refuse collection vehicles.
• To work as a loader as and when required to which you will need to be available to collect bins, bags and other certified items from residents. This work involves outdoor working in all types of weather.
• To undertake daily vehicle (Check Safe) checks to ensure that the vehicle and equipment is roadworthy and in good working order and adhere to vehicle weight restrictions in accordance with the Council’s Operators Licence.
• To undertake maintenance and cleansing of the vehicle/equipment,internally and externally in accordance with the manufacturer's operating manual and the Council’s Operators Licence, reporting defects as soon as they become apparent.
• Report any accidents that occur during your shift to the manager and all accident reports are completed before you leave work
• Comply with any site conditions ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed and appropriate Veolia PPE is worn at all times
• To accurately complete appropriate forms/paperwork or electronic tablet allocated work
• To accurately complete appropriate forms/paperwork or electronic tablet allocated work
• Ensuring the road is left clean and tidy following collections, including bins placed back on the boundary and all spillages cleared
• Emptying bins or collecting bags from premises . This includes domestic waste , green waste and recycling. Boxes are sometimes used in the way of collecting glass.
• To transport refuse containers (dustbins, sacks, paladins, wheelie bins etc) and/or excess refuse from storage location to refuse collection vehicles.
• To be able to interpret work programmes and schedules and complete daily and weekly bonus sheets, time sheets and vehicle checklists.
• Emptying refuse containers and/or loading refuse into refuse collection vehicles.

What we're looking for

• Essential: Valid UK Driving Licence
• Experience of working as part of a team with good communication skills at all levels is necessary
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety at work
• Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team
• Desirable: Experience in a similar environment would be preferred although full training will be given

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.