HGV Class 2 Driver

Veolia; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Class 2 Driver to join their team. The role involves driving to various collection locations, maintaining compliance with traffic laws, and ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed. The position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, including meal allowances and a pension scheme.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave

£1,000 referral bonus

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support resources for health

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Cat C) licence required.
• Current CPC certification necessary.
• Digi / Tachograph card essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection sites and handle waste containers.
• Ensure daily paperwork and onboard system updates.
• Conduct vehicle checks and comply with all legal regulations.

Skills

Driving

Compliance with traffic laws

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Class 2 (Cat C) licence

Up to date CPC

Digi / Tachograph Card

Job description

Class 2 Driver

Salary: £39,835.85 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly

£5.00 daily meal allowance

£39.96 single person allowance per day if completed over 110 bins

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

Location: Old Newbury Road, Chilton OX11 0RP

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 to planned collection locations and moving / emptying multiple commercial waste containers on your own.
  
• 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
  
• Carry out the required number of test lifts.
  
• Report bins out of strike area
  
• Taking photographs for any rescheduled services
  
• Report vehicle defects
  

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.



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 any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





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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.