HGV Class 2 Driver

Medirest Signature; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Class 2 Driver to ensure the delivery of essential services in Reading. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, excellent benefits, and ongoing training opportunities while allowing drivers to positively impact their local communities.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven Class 2 driving experience.
• Up-to-date CPC / DIGI card required.

Responsibilities

• Driving to planned collection locations.
• Completing daily vehicle checks.
• Using onboard technology for work notes.

Skills

Team Player

Education

Class 2 Licence

CPC / DIGI card

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £16.70 per hour plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 06:30am - 14:30pm Monday to Friday (30 minute unpaid lunch)

Location: Padworth, RG7 4JF



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;

• 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 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 loading into truck
  
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
  
• Using onboard technology to complete work notes
  
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loads
  
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up
  

What we're looking for;

• Class 2 Licence and experience
  
• An up-to-date CPC / DIGI card
  
• Being a team player is key to ensuring our collections run smoothly
  

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.





Job Posting End Date:

24-06-2025

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.