HGV Class 1 Driver

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Bradnock's Marsh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a HGV Class 1 driver to deliver animal bedding to farms across the Midlands. The role offers a competitive salary of £16.26 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and additional benefits including annual leave and ongoing training. Candidates must hold a valid Cat C+E licence and relevant certifications. The company is dedicated to inclusivity and supporting employees throughout their career journey.

Benefits

20 days annual leave, rising to 25 based on service

Access to pension scheme

Ongoing CPC training provided

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Qualifications

• Must have a Cat C+E (Class 1) licence and previous experience.
• Current LGV CE CPC and Digi Card are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver animal bedding to farms and poultry sites.
• Operate trailers and skips safely.
• Collect wood bi-products from various sites.
• Complete administrative paperwork accurately.
• Liaise with customers and production staff.

Skills

Cat C+E (Class 1) licence

Previous experience driving HGV Class 1

Current LGV CE CPC

Digi Card

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver animal bedding (bales and loose wood shavings) to farms and poultry sites across the Midlands and up North.
• Operate/pull trailers, skips, modified trailers, curtain siders, walking floors etc.
• Collect trailers and skips of wood bi-products from mills and other sites.
• Accurate completion and handling of administrative paperwork to ensure compliance.
• Liaise directly with customers.
• Liaise with Production Manager and Yard/Stores staff to support order fulfilment.

What we’re looking for

• Cat C+E (Class 1) licence and previous experience.
• Must have a current LGV CE CPC and Digi Card.

Desirable

• Experience of driving HGV Class 1 in rural areas.

What’s next

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

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract. If you have questions about how this might affect you, please contact your line manager or the HR team.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £16.26 per hour
• Overtime: £24.39 per hour for weekends and bank holidays when needed
• Night out rate: £40 gross
• Hours: 45 hours – Monday to Friday, starts around 5.30am and finishes around 3.15pm depending on job completion

Location

Location: Solihull, B92 0LP

What we can offer

• 20 days annual leave, rising to 25 based on length of service – plus bank holidays
• Time in lieu for Bank Holiday working
• Ongoing CPC training provided by the Company – as required
• Opportunity to learn new skills and be trained in new licences
• Driver medicals, licence renewals and training paid for with full uniform provided
• Access to our pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on groceries and well-known retailers
• Resources to support physical, mental and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to reach your full potential