HGV Driver

Veolia; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Wales seeks a dedicated driver to manage waste collection routes. Applicants must hold a Class 2 licence and demonstrate excellent time management skills. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, paid weekly, and a variety of benefits including annual leave and ongoing training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in the waste industry and will need to comply with all traffic laws. Flexible working hours are required.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Referral bonus for new drivers

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

• Essential: Class 2 (Cat C) licence, up to date CPC, and Digi / Tachograph Card required.
• Excellent time management skills needed.
• Desirable: RCV, Roro and Skip experience.

Responsibilities

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving emptying multiple waste containers.
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes.
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook.
• Inputting information into the onboard system and submitting paperwork daily.
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation.
• Ensuring the carriageway is left clean and any spillages are cleaned.

Skills

Class 2 (Cat C) licence

Up to date CPC

Digi / Tachograph Card

Excellent time management skills

Job description

Overview

Salary: £14.06 per hour plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly

Single person allowance: Earn an extra £11.00 daily on RCV routes completing over 100 bins.

Hours: 42.5 Hours per week, 06.30 starts. Finishing times may vary on occasions, therefore some flexibility is required.

Monday - Friday with some Saturday overtime on a rota basis (minimum 1 per month).

Location: Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6LT

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

• 20 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 and emptying multiple waste containers.
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loads
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Up to date CPC
• Digi / Tachograph Card
• Excellent time management skills

Desirable:

• RCV, Roro and Skip experience would be a distinct advantage
• Prior experience working in the Waste Industry

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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.