HGV Driver

Veolia; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer a driver to us and earn £1000

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia in Grangemouth is looking for a HGV Tanker Driver to join our team. You will operate and maintain heavy goods vehicles, perform daily checks and ensure loads are secure and compliant with road safety rules.

The role offers a base salary of £36,941 per annum, 40 hours per week, with potential overtime and weekend work. Full CatC+E licence and HGV driving experience are essential, with vacuum tanker experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Full CatC+E (Class 1) licence.
• Experience of driving HGVs.
• Experience of driving and operating vacuum tankers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy goods vehicles, perform daily vehicle checks.
• Manage safe loading/unloading of products and materials, ensure loads are secure.
• Represent Veolia and communicate with internal clients during pickups and deliveries.
• Operate vehicles using eco-driving techniques and report fuel consumption/mileage.
• Work with workshop/depot teams, participate in training, mentor new drivers.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Cat C+E licence

Vacuum tanker experience

Eco-driving

Job description

HGV Tanker Driver

Salary: £36,941.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits.

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 04:30 - 13:00 including a 30-minute unpaid lunch

Overtime & Weekend work available.

Location: Grangemouth, FK3 9XB

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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

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;

• 25 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;

• Operate and maintain heavy goods vehicles, conduct daily vehicle checks, and ensure all systems and equipment are in proper working order before use
• Manage safe loading and unloading of products and materials, prevent overweight and unsecure loads, and adhere to all relevant road safety regulations
• Serve as a front-line company representative, communicate clearly and courteously with internal clients during pickups and deliveries, and handle queries professionally
• Operate vehicles using eco-driving techniques, maintain accurate fuel consumption and mileage reporting, and participate in company sustainability initiatives
• Work effectively with workshop, depot colleagues and other drivers, participate in training sessions, mentor new drivers, and suggest improvements to operations

What we're looking for;

• Full CatC+E (Class 1) licence
• Experience of driving HGVs
• Experience of driving and operating vacuum tankers would be advantageous

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.