HGV Class 1 Driver

Veolia Group; Ware; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Refer a driver £1000 bonus

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a driver at our Hertfordshire transfer facility. You will operate a 40-hour week with a 5am start, collecting waste from Waterdale, Ware and Hitchin sites and transporting materials to disposal locations.

The role supports Veolia’s mission to improve communities by managing waste responsibly. The position requires an HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, up-to-date CPC and Tachograph cards, and a commitment to safety and efficiency in a busy operations environment.

Qualifications

• HGV Licence valid for class 1 (C+E).
• CPC and Digi/Tachograph cards up to date.

Responsibilities

• Collect waste from Waterdale, Ware and Hitchin sites to disposal locations.
• Transfer station will receive kerbside waste and recycling materials from surrounding areas; support bulky waste shredding to improve early disposal.

Skills

HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

CPC and Digi / Tachograph card

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £21.65 plus Veolia Benefits Overtime on a rota Hours: 40 per week including paid break. Monday to Friday - 5am starts Base Location: Hertfordshire East Transfer Station, Ware, SG12 0EL This new facility will be located behind Ware Recycling Centre on the A602, north of the town.

What we can offer you;

• 20 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 will you 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. You will be collecting waste from Waterdale, Ware and Hitchin sites to disposal locations. Once operational, the transfer station will receive kerbside waste and recycling materials from the surrounding areas, while a bulky waste shredding facility will assist in early delivery of the council’s ambition to send zero waste to landfill by 2030. The building will be equipped with modern noise and odour controls, ensuring minimal impact on the surrounding areas.

What are we looking for?

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

What’s next?

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.

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.