Driver/Loader

Veolia UK; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health, mental and financial health资源

24 hour virtual GP for you and family

Ongoing training and development

Employee financial wellbeing: early 20

Job summary

Veolia UK in Solihull is hiring a Driver / Loader to operate refuse vehicles and perform loader duties. The role runs 45 hours per week at Moat Lane Depot, Solihull, with responsibilities including safety checks and efficient waste collection.

You will join a large fleet delivering essential services to communities. The package includes leave, pension, health resources, and development opportunities within a values‑driven, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Experience of working as part of a team with good communication.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety at work.
• Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive and safely operate a wide range of refuse collection vehicles.
• Loader duties to collect bins, bags; outdoor work in all weather.
• Daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and comply with licence rules.
• Maintenance and cleansing of vehicle/equipment per manuals and licence.
• Report accidents to the manager and complete accident reports.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and wear Veolia PPE at all times.
• Complete forms/paperwork or electronic tablet allocated work.
• Keep roads tidy after collections and return bins to boundary.
• Emptying bins or loading refuse into collection vehicles.
• Transport refuse containers to collection vehicles.
• Interpret work programmes and complete timesheets and checklists.

Skills

Driving Licence

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Initiative

Job description

Driver / Loader

Hours: 45 hours per week

Location: Moat Lane Depot, Solihull

Pay: £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.