HGV Driver/Loader

veoliauki; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver bonus

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Health resources

24/7 virtual GP

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia is hiring a HGV 2 Driver / Loader for Ross Depot in Folkestone. You will drive to planned collection locations, load recycling and domestic waste, perform daily vehicle checks, and use onboard tech to note work.

The role offers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07:00–15:30, with 22 days leave rising to 25, pension, health support and discounts. Essential: Class 2 licence and CPC/DIGI, plus teamwork and strong time management.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 2 driving licence.
• Must hold CPC / DIGI card.
• Ability to work well as a team with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and load recycling and domestic waste into the vehicle.
• Complete daily checks of the vehicle and use onboard technology to complete work notes.
• Comply with all traffic laws and ensure a safe and clean work environment at all times.
• Work closely with your team to ensure all-round information is completed daily from the onboard service.

Skills

Class 2 Driving Licence

CPC/DIGI card

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

HGV 2 Driver / Loader

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:30

Location: Ross Depot, Military Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3SP

Pay: £36,917.24 Annually, plus Veolia benefits

What we can offer you;

• 22 days annual leave increases by 1 day each year until 25 days.
• 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.
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing;

• Driving to planned collection locations and loading recycling and domestic waste into the vehicle.
• Complete daily checks of the vehicle and use the onboard technology to complete work notes.
• Comply with all traffic laws and legislation and ensure their work environment is safe and clean at all times.
• Working closely with your team to ensure that all-round information is completed daily from your onboard service.
• Ensuring that Veolia complies with their contractual obligations e.g. any spillages are cleaned up.

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• Class 2 Driving Licence
• An up-to-date CPC / DIGI card.
• Ability to work well as a team member, with excellent communication skills.
• Strong time management skills are essential

Desirable:

• Local geographical knowledge is highly desirable
• Prior Experience in the waste industry

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.