Driver/Operative

Veolia UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver bonus: £1000

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Financial wellbeing support (Stream)

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia UK in Cambridge is seeking a Driver to join our team. You will drive to planned collection locations, move and empty waste containers, and perform daily vehicle checks. This role requires a Class 2 (Cat C) licence and up-to-date CPC/Digi cards.

You will input data into the onboard system, keep paperwork current, and ensure compliance with traffic laws while maintaining a safe, clean working environment. A strong team approach and reliable time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence required.
• Up to date CPC / Digi card required.
• A can do attitude and strong time management skills.
• Being a team player is key to ensuring our collections run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and move/empty bins.
• Lift bins of all weights and sizes.
• Complete daily vehicle checks per driver operator handbook.
• Input information into onboard system and keep paperwork up to date daily.
• Comply with traffic laws and ensure loads are secure and compliant.
• Leave carriageways clean and wipe up spillages.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Time management

Team player

Tools

CPC card

Digi card

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £44,744.15 per annum plus Veolia benefits and weekly pay.

£5.00 Daily meal allowance

Single person allowance £41.16 per day - when you complete over 110 bins (allocated on trade / RCV routes only)

Hours: 48 hours per week, 4am starts Monday to Friday + weekend working rota

Location: Cambridge CB4 0DN

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;

• 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 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
• 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

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.