HGV Class 2 ADR Driver

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK is seeking a vehicle operator. The role involves working on client sites, driving to collection locations, and operating high airflow machines. Candidates must hold a Class 2 license, ADR qualification, and have experience with vacuum tankers. The position offers comprehensive benefits including annual leave, financial health support, and ongoing training. This is an opportunity to contribute to environmental transformation while advancing your career.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave

£1000 referral bonus

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support resources for health

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class 2 (Category C) License to operate vehicles.
• A valid ADR qualification is necessary for hazardous material transport.
• Experience with operating vacuum tankers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on various client sites, closely with industrial cleaning teams.
• Operate a high airflow machine and vacuum tanker.
• Drive to collection and disposal locations as required.

Skills

Class 2 (Category C) License

ADR qualification

Experience with vacuum tankers

Up to date Driver CPC

Digi / Tachograph card

Job description

Responsibilities

• Working on our clients sites, alongside our Industrial Services Cleaning teams
• Operating a high airflow machine / vacuum tanker
• Driving to collection locations and disposal points where required
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle
• Complying with all traffic laws, legislation and EU driving regulations
• Working away from home when required

Qualifications

• Class 2 (Category C) License
• ADR qualification
• Experience with vacuum tankers
• Up to date Driver CPC
• Digi / Tachograph card

EEO Statement

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 are 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.

Benefits

• 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 resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

About the Company

Veolia has been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we are also transforming our people’s careers.

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