Driver/Operative

Veolia; Hessle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Daily meal allowance

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia in Hull is seeking a Class 2 (Cat C) driver to join our waste-collection team. You will drive to planned locations, move and empty bins, and perform daily vehicle checks in line with the driver operator handbook.

Hours are 48 per week with start times between 4–6am and a 1 in 8 Saturday rotation. Requires up-to-date CPC and Digi/Tachograph card. We offer 22 days’ annual leave, pension access, a daily meal allowance, and ongoing training as part of our inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Hold 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.
• Complete daily vehicle checks per driver operator handbook.
• Use onboard technology to complete work notes.
• Comply with traffic laws and load security requirements.
• Keep carriageway clean and promptly address spills.

Skills

Class 2 licence

CPC

Digi Tachograph card

Job description

Salary: OTE of up to £49,835.85
Based on £41,429.28 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Weekly Pay
£5.00 Daily meal allowance
Single person allowance - Earn an extra £41.16 daily when you complete over 110 bins (RCV mode only)

Hours: 48 hours per week - start times between 4-6am
Required to work 1 in 8 Saturdays

Location: Hull, HU12 8DX

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
• 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.