HGV Driver

Veolia Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing resources

Virtual GP access

Volunteer day

Training & development

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia UK is seeking a Class 2 HGV Driver to join our Westminster team. You will drive waste collection routes, operate Veolia vehicles and follow safety procedures.

We offer 25 days annual leave, pension, health resources and training, plus volunteer day and financial wellbeing support. Full time, 40 hours per week. Join a company dedicated to environmental stewardship and community service, with opportunities for development and a welcoming, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence.
• Previous Class 2 experience.
• Desirable: Waste experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the removal of waste, bulky items and Sweeper’s sacks from domestic and commercial premises and the Highway.
• Ensure that containers are returned to the collection point, lids replaced, doors and gates closed.
• Ensure that any spillage of waste is cleared at the time of collection to leave the site litter free.
• When entering premises, comply with any site rules and Health & Safety procedures.
• Drive and operate any vehicle supplied by Veolia, after receiving the relevant training.
• Comply with all road traffic legislation in relation to your duties including parking restriction, security and weight of loads.
• At the commencement of each shift and prior to leaving the depot, ensure that the vehicle is in good working condition.
• At the end of the shift, ensure that the tipper is left empty and that the cab is clean and clear of litter, uniform and personal effects.
• Report locations of any fly-tipping, graffiti, fly posting damaged/missing litter bins and waste containers.
• Ensure that all completed work is detailed in an accurate and legible manner on your daily worksheet before handed in to your Foreman or Manager.
• Perform duties in an efficient and effective manner that will ensure maximum productivity.
• Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with members of the public, client staff and colleagues

Skills

Full valid driving licence

Class 2 experience

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? HGV Driver Salary: £18.60 an hour Location: Westminster Hours:40 hours a week

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Access to our company/people’s pension scheme.
• 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.
• One paid day every year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.
• Stream - Employee financial well-being support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

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 You’ll be doing

• Undertake the removal of waste, bulky items and Sweeper’s sacks from domestic and commercial premises and the Highway. Waste may be loose or in bags, bin, wheeled bins, Paladin and Euro-bin containers and any other container
• Ensure that containers are returned to the collection point, lids replaced, doors and gates closed
• Ensure that any spillage of waste is cleared at the time of collection to leave the site litter free
• When entering premises, comply with any site rules and Health & Safety procedures
• Drive and operate any vehicle supplied by Veolia, after receiving the relevant training.
• Comply with all road traffic legislation in relation to your duties including parking restriction, security and weight of loads. The Company operates a zero tolerance on overweight vehicle.
• At the commencement of each shift and prior to leaving the depot, ensure that the vehicle is in good working condition. Complete the appropriate forms (Vehicle Defects books) and report any damages found to your working foreman or Manager.
• At the end of the shift, ensure that the tipper is left empty and that the cab is clean and clear of litter, uniform and personal effects.
• Report locations of any fly-tipping, graffiti, fly posting damaged/missing litter bins and waste containers.
• Ensure that all completed work is detailed in an accurate and legible manner on your daily worksheet before handed in to your Foreman or Manager
• Perform duties in an efficient and effective manner that will ensure maximum productivity. Ensure that the tasks are completed to schedule. Any discrepancies are to be reported immediately to your Foreman or manager.
• Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with members of the public, client staff and colleagues

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Full valid driving licence
• Previous Class 2 experience

Desirable:

• Waste 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.

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.