HGV Class 2 Driver

veoliauki; St Albans; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Refer a driver £1000

Pension scheme

Physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries

Financial wellbeing program

Wellness resources

Job summary

Veolia in St Albans is seeking a driver with a Class 2 (Cat C) licence to operate planned collections and move waste containers. The role is 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday with 4am starts and occasional Saturdays, located in St Albans, AL4 0JY.

You'll log data in the onboard system, perform daily vehicle checks and follow all traffic rules. A comprehensive benefits package and a £1,500 sign-on bonus accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Essential: Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Essential: CPC up to date
• Essential: Digi/Tachograph card
• Desirable: Waste Management experience or similar industry
• Desirable: Skip or RORO experience

Responsibilities

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving/emptying multiple commercial waste containers.
• 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 the driver operator handbook.
• Complying with all traffic laws and weight requirements for loads

Education

Class 2 (Cat C) licence

CPC

Digi / Tachograph card

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £43,023.22 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly

£5.00 daily meal allowance

Single person allowance - Earn an extra £39.96 daily when you complete over 110 bins (RCV mode only)

Join us today and you will be eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of £1,500

Hours: 48 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, AM Shifts 4am starts

Occasional Saturday working will be required

Location: St Albans, AL4 0JY

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;

• 21 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
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
• 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.
• 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

What we're looking for;

Essential

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Up to date CPC
• Digi / Tachograph card

Desirable

• Waste Management experience / similar industry
• Ideally you will have Skip or RORO experience

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

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're also 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.