Driver / Loader

SUEZ; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA dental plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Costco membership

Great work-life balance

Job summary

SUEZ is hiring a driver in Taunton to operate refuse collection and recycling vehicles. You will work with a small crew to complete daily collections, loading waste and ensuring responsive service to residents. A safety-first mindset and reliable, clear communication are essential for success.

Newly qualified drivers are welcome, with full training provided. A £5,000 joining bonus and good overtime potential accompany a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence and CPC card required.
• Tachograph card must be held or obtained during training.
• Safety-first attitude with clear communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Drive refuse collection and recycling vehicles as part of a team.
• Load household waste and recycling materials and complete daily collections.
• Maintain high health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Safety-focused

Good communication

Team player

Reliability

Education

Class 2 (Category C) licence

CPC card

Tachograph card

Job description

What will I be doing?

• You will be responsible for both driving the vehicle and supporting with the loading of household waste and recycling, working as part of a team to complete daily collections efficiently.
• Delivering a reliable, high-quality service to residents
• Always working to strict health & safety standards
• You’ll primarily operate RCVs(Refuse Collection Vehicles) + Recycling Vehicles as required giving you variety in your day-to-day work.

What are the requirements?

• Class 2 (Category C) licence, valid CPC card and Tachograph card
• Newly qualified drivers welcome, as well as experienced drivers
• A reliable, safety-focused attitude with good communication skills
• A team player with a strong work ethic
• Waste or RCV experience is advantageous but not essential as full training is provided.

What you’ll get

• £5,000 joining bonus Subject to T&Cs
• Competitive salary with excellent overtime earning potential
• BUPA dental plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Costco membership
• Great work/life balance with no long-haul driving

If you're looking for a stable, local driving role with great pay, benefits, and career prospects, this is your chance to join a team that makes a real difference every day.

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect, acting ethically and with integrity is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.