Driver/Operative

Veolia; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Employee financial wellbeing support

Discounts

Health resources

Job summary

Veolia in Canterbury is seeking a driver to join our team. You will drive to planned collection locations, load/unload waste containers, and use onboard tech to record notes.

The role is 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday with early starts, and Saturdays/bank holidays on a rota. Required licences: Class 2 (Cat C), CPC, Digi/Tachograph card; waste management experience is desirable. We offer 22 days annual leave, a pension, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Waste management experience is desirable but not required; relevant exposure is a plus.
• Essential licences/certifications: Class 2 (Cat C) licence, Up-to-date CPC, Digi / Tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and move/empty multiple waste containers.
• Lift bins of all weights and sizes during rounds.
• Complete daily vehicle checks as per driver operator handbook.
• Use onboard technology to complete work notes.
• Comply with traffic laws and load weight requirements; keep carriageway clean.

Skills

Waste management experience

Tools

Class 2 licence (Cat C)

CPC

Digi / Tachograph card

Job description

Salary

£41,429.28 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Weekly Pay
£5.00 Daily meal allowance
Single person allowance - Earn an extra £39.96 daily when you complete over 110 bins

Hours

48 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 04:00am starts
Required to work Saturdays and Bank Holidays on a rota basis

Location

Based in Canterbury, CT3 4HQ with a requirement to work from our Folkestone outbase.

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 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 / emptying multiple waste containers
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes so you are always on the go
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
• Using onboard technology to complete work notes
• 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

Essential

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence

• Up-to-date CPC

• Digi / Tachograph card

Desirable

• Waste Management experience

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.