HGV Class 2 Driver

Veolia; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia seeks a Class 2 Driver to join their expanding fleet in Newhaven, with a competitive salary and a range of benefits. Responsibilities include driving and maintaining commercial waste collection vehicles, ensuring compliance, and supporting local communities. This position offers development opportunities and a strong focus on environmental sustainability.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave

Refer a driver and earn £1000

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 driving license required.
• Must have up to date CPC certification.
• Digi/Tachograph card necessary for driving.

Responsibilities

• Driving to planned collection locations and emptying commercial waste containers.
• Ensuring accurate information is input into the onboard system.
• Completing daily vehicle checks according to the handbook.

Skills

Driving

Attention to Detail

Compliance with Traffic Laws

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

Single person allowance - Earn an extra 38.80 daily when you complete over 110 bins

Hours: 48 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 4am - 2pm

1 in 4 weekends working required

Location: Newhaven, BN9 0EH

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.
  
• 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?

• 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.

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.