Driver/Operative

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Upper Upnor; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company seeks a dedicated individual for waste collection driving in Upper Upnor. Candidates must possess a Class 2 (Cat C) licence and an up-to-date CPC/Digi card. Strong time management and teamwork skills are essential. The role involves lifting bins, driving to collection points, and ensuring vehicle maintenance. Benefits include 22 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and ongoing training. This role offers a competitive salary of £43,023.22 per annum plus additional allowances.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave

£1,000 referral bonus

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Need to possess an up-to-date CPC / Digi card.
• Demonstrates strong time management skills.
• Ability to work well within a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and handle waste containers.
• Lift bins of various weights and sizes.
• Complete daily vehicle checks as per handbook.
• Input information into the onboard system and manage paperwork.
• Comply with traffic laws and ensure cleanliness of carriageway.

Skills

Class 2 (Cat C) licence

Up to date CPC / Digi card

Strong time management skills

Team player

Job description

Responsibilities

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving and emptying multiple waste containers.
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes.
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook.
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily.
• 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.

Essential Qualifications

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Up to date CPC / Digi card.
• A can do attitude and strong time management skills.
• Being a team player is key to ensuring our collections run smoothly.

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 retailer.
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

Salary: £43,023.22 per annum plus Veolia benefits – Paid weekly. £5.00 daily meal allowance, single person allowance – Earn an extra £39.96 daily when you complete over 110 bins.

Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Earliest start 04:00 finishing around 14:30-15:30 depending on shift start time. Some days you may be asked to start later so you must be flexible with working hours.

Location: Medway, Kent ME2 4DZ.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme. All applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Apply today so we can make a difference for generations to come.