HGV Class 1 Driver

Veolia; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Job summary

Veolia is hiring at Colwick Transfer Station, Nottingham. The role involves driving one of the largest fleets in the UK to collect waste, with a 4 on 2 off rota and average 48 hours per week. Overtime paid at 1.5x and training opportunities are offered.

Salary is £15.49 per hour plus benefits, with 22 days of annual leave and pension access. We foster an inclusive, supportive workplace and value safe, compliant driving in local communities.

Qualifications

• Class 1 (C+E) license is required.
• CPC (certificate of professional competence) up to date.
• Digi Tachograph card required and valid.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and move/empty multiple waste containers.
• Ensure all information is entered into the onboard system and paperwork submitted daily.
• Perform daily vehicle checks per operator handbook.
• Comply with traffic laws and weight limits of loads.

Skills

Class 1 (C+E) License

CPC

Digi Tachograph card

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £15.49ph plus Veolia benefits

Hours: Average 48 hours per week, 4 on 2 off rota, Approx 6am - 4pm

Overtime paid at 1.5

Location: Colwick Transfer Station, Nottingham, NG4 2JU

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.

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
• 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;

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.

• 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;

• Class 1 (C+E) License
• Up to date CPC
• Digi/ Tachograph card

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.