HGV Class 2 Driver

Medirest Signature; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in environmental services as a Class 2 Driver. You will be crucial in delivering essential waste management services, requiring a Class C licence and adherence to vehicle safety regulations. Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and various employee benefits, while making a difference in your community.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class C license and up-to-date CPC.
• Knowledge of the local area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and manage waste containers.
• Ensure vehicle checks are completed as per guidelines.
• Comply with all traffic laws and regulations.

Skills

Driving

Adherence to traffic laws

Education

Class C (Cat C) licence

Up to date CPC

Digi / Tachograph card

Job description

Class 2 Driver

Salary: £14.56 per hour plus Veolia benefits - Weekly Pay

£30 weekly bonus payment for no infringements or accidents plus an extra flexibility bonus for team cooperation when required.

Overtime available

Hours: 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the occasional Saturday morning. Start time between 4am - 6am.

Location: Telford, TF1 7LJ

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;

• 20 days of annual leave
  
• 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 and emptying multiple waste containers.
  
• Carrying out Delivery/Service of Skip/Roll On Roll Off containers
  
• Conform to all applicable site rules when offloading at disposal sites
  
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
  
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
  
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loads and ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition.
  

What we're looking for;

• Class C (Cat C) licence
  
• Up to date CPC
  
• Digi / Tachograph card
  
• Ideally you will have knowledge of the local area
  

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:

25-06-2025

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.