Driver/Operative

veoliauki; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver to us earn £1000

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Employee financial wellbeing support

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Wellbeing resources & training

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia UK is hiring a HGV Class 2 Driver in Hinckley. The role offers £39,835.85 per annum, paid weekly, with 48 hours weekly across Monday to Friday and Saturdays on a rota. Includes a £5 daily meal allowance and extra daily pay after 110 bins completed. Location is Hinckley, LE10 3ED.

Benefits include 22 days annual leave, pension access, and wellness support. Applicants should have HGV Class 2 licence, CPC, and Digi/Tachograph card, with a preference for waste-industry experience.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence must be valid.
• Up-to-date CPC is required.
• Digi/tachograph card current and valid.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and move/empty waste containers.
• Enter all data into the onboard system and submit daily paperwork.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks as per driver handbook.
• Comply with traffic laws and weight limits of loads.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

CPC

Digi/Tachograph Card

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver

Salary: £39,835.85 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly

£5.00 daily meal allowance, and 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: Hinckley, LE10 3ED

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's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 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 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

What we're looking for

• Essential:

• HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Up to date CPC
• Digi / Tachograph Card

• Desired:

• Prior Experience in the Waste Industry
• Good Local geographical knowledge

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.