HGV Class 2 Driver/Materials Analyst

U809 Veolia ES Hampshire Limited; Upper Froyle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Staff pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries to retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia is hiring a HGV class 2 driver based at our Materials Recovery Facility in Alton, Hampshire. You will drive daily to various sites, load and handle recyclables, and report on loads while liaising with weighbridge teams.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities and an early start at 6:30am. We require a valid HGV class 2 licence, CPC card and a digital tachograph card, plus experience in manual handling.

Qualifications

• HGV class 2 licence is required.
• CPC card is required.
• Digital tachograph card is required.
• Operational manual handling experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 vehicle daily to sites and drop-off points.
• Collect and load samples (dry mixed recyclables/household).
• Inspect and report on loads delivered into the facilities.
• Ensure compliant delivery of samples to the facility.
• Liaise with site supervisory teams and weighbridge operators to maintain efficiency.
• Complete all relevant daily inspections and associated paperwork.

Skills

HGV class 2 licence

CPC card

Digital tachograph card

Manual handling experience

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

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

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. 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.

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.

Ready to see the world as we do?

Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We're determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it's their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter - all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.