HGV Class 2 Driver

Veolia; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking an HGV Skip Driver to join their team in Basingstoke. The position offers a competitive salary of £47,803.02 per annum along with generous benefits including a £5 daily meal allowance and 22 days of annual leave. Ideal candidates will hold a Class 2 licence, CPC, and be committed to ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations. This is a great opportunity to work with a company recognized for its supportive and diverse culture.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave

Refer a driver bonus of £1000

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support resources for health

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 2 (Cat C) licence and have an up-to-date CPC.
• Must possess a Digi / Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• Driving vehicles for planned collections following company procedures.
• Inputting information into the onboard system and maintaining paperwork.
• Completing daily vehicle checks as per the driver handbook.

Skills

Driving roll on/roll off vehicles

Education

Class 2 (Cat C) licence

Up to date CPC

Digi / Tachograph Card

Job description

HGV Skip Driver

Salary: £47,803.02 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly

£5.00 daily meal allowance

Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 4am starts (can be flexible case by case basis) 1 in 4 Saturdays working required

Location: Basingstoke, RG24 8FB

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.

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.

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;

• Driving roll off roll on / skip vehicles to carry out planned collections following Veolia

procedures

• Ensuring that 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 2 (Cat C) licence
• Up to date CPC
• Digi / Tachograph Card

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.