Driver/ Operative

Veolia; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22–25 days

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Financial wellbeing support (Earnedpay

Staff discounts

Wellbeing resources

Training and development

Refer a driver bonus £1000

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a driver in Poole to operate within the waste management fleet. You will drive to collection points, unload containers and ensure accurate daily paperwork in the onboard system. Daily vehicle checks and strict adherence to safety rules are required.

Applicants should have a Class 2 licence, Digi/Tachograph card, and prior waste management experience. The role offers training and a clear path to develop within a major environmental services company.

Qualifications

• Holds a Class 2 (Cat C) licence with Digi/Tachograph card.
• Experience in waste management and handling RORO/Skip operations.
• Knowledge of road safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and move/empty multiple containers.
• Input information into onboard system and keep paperwork up to date daily.
• Perform daily vehicle checks per operator handbook.
• Comply with traffic laws and load weight regulations.
• Keep carriageways clean and spillages cleaned up.

Skills

Class 2 (Cat C) license

Digi / Tachograph Card

Waste management experience

RORO experience

Job description

£5.00 Daily meal allowance - per day worked

Single person Daily Allowance: Paid Dependant on the Route £41.16 (RCV mode)

Hours: 48 hours per week

Location: Poole, BH16 6LT

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 to start goes up to 25 days
• 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 / emptying multiple commercial waste containers
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including 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) license
• Digi / Tachograph Card
• Previous waste management experience
• RORO and Skip 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.