Driver/Operative

Veolia; Exeter; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver bonus

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts for retailers

Health resources and support

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia in Exeter is seeking a Class 2 licensed HGV driver to join our waste management team. You will be responsible for driving and collecting waste following Veolia procedures, with a typical 48-hour week, starting early, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work.

The role offers a salary of £41,429.28 per annum plus Veolia benefits, a meal allowance, 22 days leave, pension access, and training opportunities. If you have CPC/Digi card and a can-do attitude, apply now.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence required.
• CPC / Digi card up to date.
• Can-do attitude with strong time management.
• Waste management experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive and carry out collections following Veolia procedures.
• Complete daily checks of the vehicle and recording defects.
• Ensure all daily logs are kept up to date.
• Comply with all traffic laws and legislation.
• Follow all Veolia H&S policies and procedures.
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Time management

Job description

Salary: £41,429.28 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 to Friday, 04:30am starts
(Occasional weekend work may be required)

Location

Exeter, EX2 8RF

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 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
• 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 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

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
• Previous experience in Waste Management is desirable

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.