HGV Class 1 ADR Driver

Veolia Group; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer a driver £1000 bonus

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy

Job summary

Veolia in Grangemouth is seeking a driver to collect waste liquids both onsite and offsite. The role involves everyday vehicle checks, load security and compliance with transport and waste laws, including safety and risk assessment processes.

Applicants should hold a Cat C+E license with ADR and CPC valid, and be prepared for outdoor work in all weather. Flexible hours, with potential night and weekend shifts, are expected to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Cat C + E (Class 1) licence required
• ADR qualification
• Driver CPC up to date
• Experience with high airflow machines and vacuum tankers advantageous
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
• Flexible hours including evenings, nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Drive onsite and offsite collecting waste liquids
• Perform daily checks as per driver handbook
• Ensure compliance with transport and waste management legislation and load security
• Contribute to pre-job risk assessments to handle hazardous materials safely
• Report faults to line management and assist in maintenance of plant and equipment

Job description

Salary and Working Hours

Salary: £18.50 per hour plus Veolia benefits. Regular overtime available - midweek paid at time and a half (£27.75 per hour) weekend at double time (£37per hour)

Hours: 41.5 hours. Monday - Thursday 07:30-16:30, early finish on a Friday at 15:30. One in 14 weeks mandatory night shift rota with additional retainer payment. Additional hourly incentive payments available for shift working, major projects and responsibilities.

Location: Grangemouth, FK3 9XB

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’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 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

• 25 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 both onsite and off site collecting waste liquids
• Undertaking the necessary daily checks as per the driver's handbook.
• Adhering to all transport and waste management legislation and ensuring all traffic laws and legislation are complied with in relation to your duties including the security and weight of loads.
• Participating in pre-job risk assessments utilising a variety of tools to remove hazardous materials whilst working in a safe manner at all times to avoid taking unnecessary risks.
• Reporting faults on plant, equipment and infrastructure and any other operational difficulties to a member of the line management team, as they occur.
• Assisting in the maintenance of plant and equipment when instructed to do so and to assist in the commissioning of new plant, equipment and processes as required.

What we’re looking for

• Cat C + E (Class 1) licence and experience
• Operating knowledge of high airflow machines and vacuum tankers
• Existing ADR Qualification (this will be maintained by Veolia)
• Up to date driver CPC (this will be maintained by Veolia)
• Must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Prepared to work flexible hours, evenings, nights and weekends if required.
• Mullier & Recycler experience would be beneficial

What’s next?

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.

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.