Driver/Loader

Veolia; Holyhead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20d

Refer a driver £1000

Pension scheme

Physiotherapy

Financial wellbeing support

Discounts

Health resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a professional driver to support our waste collection operations in the United Kingdom. You will drive to planned collection locations, move and empty multiple waste containers, and perform daily vehicle checks in compliance with the driver operator handbook.

Responsibilities include accurate data input into the onboard system, completing paperwork daily, and upholding traffic safety and environmental standards while maintaining a clean carriageway.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Digi / Tachograph Card
• RCV, Roro and Skip experience would be a distinct advantage
• Prior experience working in the Waste Industry

Responsibilities

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving and emptying multiple waste containers
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loads
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up

Job description

Salary: £14.55 per hour plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly

Single person allowance: Earn an extra £11.00 daily on RCV routes completing over 100 bins.

Hours: 42.5 Hours per week, 06.30 starts. Monday - Friday with Saturday overtime on a rota basis (minimum 1 per month)

Finishing times may vary on occasions, therefore some flexibility is required.

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 we can offer you;

• 20 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 wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
• 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

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving and emptying multiple waste containers
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loads
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up

What we're looking for

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Digi / Tachograph Card
• RCV, Roro and Skip experience would be a distinct advantage
• Prior experience working in 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.