Driver / Operative

Veolia; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in East Midlands seeks a Class 2 Driver for its Alvaston location. The role involves driving and carrying out waste collections, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and maintaining vehicle logs. Candidates must hold a Class 2 licence and have an up-to-date CPC/Digi card. This position offers a competitive salary and contributes to a meaningful, community-focused environment.

Benefits

£5.00 daily meal allowance

Weekly pay

Single person allowance based on bins lifted

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Cat C) licence required.
• Must possess CPC / Digi card.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive and carry out collections following procedures.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and record defects.
• Ensure daily logs are maintained accurately.
• Comply with traffic laws and legislation.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Lift bins of various weights and sizes.

Skills

Class 2 (Cat C) licence

Up to date CPC / Digi card

Strong time management skills

Job description

Class 2 Driver - AM

Salary: OTE of up to 49,835.85 per annum

Based on £39,835.85 per annum plus Veolia benefits – weekly pay. £5.00 daily meal allowance. Single person allowance paid by bins lifted on route.

Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 0400 to 0600 start. 1 in 5 Saturdays on a rota bank holiday work included.

Location: Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8PX

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. It's why we're looking for someone who sees the world in a similar way to take up an exciting HGV driver role. It doesn't matter if 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 will you be doing?

• Driving and carrying out collections following Veolia procedures
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle and recording defects as required
• Ensuring all daily logs are kept up to date
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation
• Follow all Veolia H&S Policies and procedures
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes, so you're always on the go!

What are we looking for?

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Up to date CPC / Digi card
• A can do attitude and strong time management skills

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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.