Driver/Operative

Veolia Group; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver bonus

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia is hiring an HGV driver in Shepton Mallet to join a team responsible for waste collections and daily vehicle checks. The role starts early, with 4:30am shifts, 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and occasional weekend work.

You will drive safely, maintain logs, and adhere to Veolia procedures and health and safety standards, with opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

UK driving culture

Tools

CPC card

Digi card

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? 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: Shepton Mallet, BA4 6NA

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

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.

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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.