Driver/ Operative

Veolia ES (UK); Poole; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 25 days

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Earned wage access

Employee discounts

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) in Poole is seeking a dedicated driver to join our waste collection team. You will drive to planned locations, move and empty containers, and ensure all daily paperwork is kept up to date in our onboard system.

You will perform daily vehicle checks and comply with traffic regulations, leaving routes clean and spillages cleared. The role requires a valid Class 2 (Cat C) license, up-to-date CPC, and Digi/Tachograph Card.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Cat C) driving license.
• Up-to-date CPC.
• Digi/Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• 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 weight of loads.
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up.

Education

Class 2 (Cat C) license

Digi / Tachograph Card

Up to date CPC

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £41,429.28 per annum plus Veolia benefits

£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

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

Essential

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

Desirable

• Previous waste management experience
• RORO and Skip experience

Company culture and recognition

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.

Commitments

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.