HGV Class 2 Driver

Veolia; Tendring; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Class 2 driver in Tendring to contribute to waste management services. With a competitive salary of £15.75 per hour and comprehensive benefits, this role involves driving and maintaining vehicle safety while making a positive community impact. Opportunities for training and development are provided.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24-hour access to virtual GP

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential Class 2 Licence and up-to-date CPC/DIGI card.
• Desirable: 1+ year Class 2 driving experience, prior waste industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive to collection points and load recycling/waste into vehicle.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and maintain safety standards.
• Assist with vehicle loading/unloading as needed.

Skills

Driving

Safety Compliance

Education

Class 2 Licence

CPC / DIGI card

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £15.75 per hour - £32,760 Per Annum, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday 06:30 - 15:00

Location: Tendring (Clacton-on-Sea)

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
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Driving to planned collection locations and loading recycling and domestic waste into the vehicle
• Complete daily checks of the vehicle and use the onboard technology to complete work notes
• Comply with all traffic laws and legislation and ensure their work environment is safe and clean at all times.
• Helping out loading and unloading vehicles when required
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up.

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• Class 2 Licence

• An up-to-date CPC / DIGI card.

Desirable:

• 1 year+ Class 2 Driving Experience
• Prior Experience working in the waste industry

Who is Veolia?


We are the UK leader in Environmental Solutions. We offer services and expertise in waste, water and energy management helping to build a more sustainable future. As a global organisation, our work focuses on delivering simple but innovative solutions to preserving natural resources, reducing pollution and protecting our environment.

It takes more than just words and ambition to achieve this, it takes the daily efforts of thousands of people across the UK to bring it to life. Together our employees make our communities better. They are the resourcers, behind the resources.



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.





Job Posting End Date:

30-08-2024

What's next?

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

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.