Driver/Operative

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Pecking Mill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver £1000 bonus

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc is seeking an HGV driver to join our team in the United Kingdom. You will drive and collect waste following Veolia procedures while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role requires a Class 2 licence, CPC/Digi card, and a can-do attitude with strong time management. We offer 22 days of annual leave, pension access, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence is required.
• CPC / Digi card up to date is required.
• Waste management experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Can-do attitude

Time management

Education

Waste management experience desirable

Tools

Cat C licence (Class 2)

CPC / Digi card

Job description

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.

• 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.

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, so you're always on the go