Driver/Operative

Veolia UK; Washington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver £1000

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Financial well being support

Discounts

Health and well-being resources

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia UK in Washington (NE38 8QU) is seeking a driver for a 48-hour week, Monday to Friday with 3 am starts and a 1 in 13 Saturday rotation. The role includes waste collection, meticulous paperwork, and adherence to safety and traffic regulations.

Essential qualifications include a Class 2 license, CPC, and Digi/Tachograph Card. Benefits include a £41,429.28 annual salary plus Veolia benefits and a daily meal allowance.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (Cat C) 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.

Skills

Driving

Job description

Salary: £41,429.28 per annum plus Veolia benefits

£5 daily meal allowance per day worked

Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3 am starts

Some days you will be asked to start later so you must be flexible with working hours

Required to work 1 in 13 Saturdays

Location: Washington, NE38 8QU

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.

With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. Whether 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
• 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

What we’re looking for;

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar industry; Waste Management & Logistics
• Ideally you will have previous experience with RORO and Skip

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.