HGV Class 2 Driver/Materials Analyst

Veolia ES (UK); Alton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on goods

Health and well-being resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) is recruiting for a Class 2 drivers to operate daily routes from the Alton area. You will load and transport samples to our recycling facilities, ensuring accurate deliveries and compliant documentation. A CPC and tachograph card are required, with a background in similar manual handling tasks.

Shifts are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime. Benefits include 20 days of annual leave, pension, and health resources to support well-being and development

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence is essential.
• CPC card is essential.
• Digital tachograph card is essential.
• Similar operational manual handling experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 vehicle daily to sites and drop-off points, loading samples (dry mixed recyclables/household).
• Inspect and report on loads delivered to facilities.
• Ensure compliant and accurate delivery of samples to the facility.
• Liaise with site supervisors and weighbridge operators to maintain efficiency.
• Complete daily inspections and related paperwork.

Skills

HGV Class 2

CPC Card

Tachograph Card

Manual Handling

Job description

Salary: £ 31,974.06 plus up to £1,469pa attendance bonus

Overtime is available - time & a half for weekdays & Saturdays. Double time for Sundays

Staff engagement days

Cycle to work

Referral scheme

Location: - You will be based out of Veolia Material Recovery Facility, Alton, Hampshire GU34 4JD but the truck will be parked at Portsmouth PO3 5QH each day.

Hours : 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - from 6:30am to 15:00pm, with the requirement of Overtime at the end of the day occasionally.

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 will you be doing

• Driving a Class 2 vehicle daily to various sites / collection and drop off points, collecting and loading samples (dry mixed recyclables/ household)
• Inspecting and reporting on the loads delivered into the facilities
• Effective and compliant delivery of samples to the facility
• Liaise with the site supervisory teams and weighbridge operators, to maintain efficient and effective operations
• Complete all relevant daily inspections and associated paperwork

What are we looking for

• HGV class 2 licence
• CPC card
• Digital tacho card
• Similar operational manual handling experience

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