HGV Driver / Loader

Veolia Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking an HGV Driver for their London operations, where you will play a crucial role in waste management. The position involves driving to collection points, safely loading waste, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants should possess a Class 2 Licence and relevant industry experience. Veolia offers a supportive workplace with numerous benefits, reflecting its commitment to staff welfare and community engagement.

Benefits

20 Days annual leave increasing with service

Referral bonus

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts at retailers

24-hour access to virtual GP

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Class 2 Licence required.
• Experience in the Waste Industry is essential.
• Prior experience as an HGV Driver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and load POPS waste.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and use onboard technology.
• Comply with traffic laws and keep a safe work environment.

Skills

Driving

Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Job description

Hours: 45 hours per week, 6:00am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Location: Alperton Central Depot,Marsh Road, Alperton Lane,Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 1ES

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 annual leave increasing after 3 & 5 years service

- 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.

- 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 POPS 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.

What we're looking for;

Class 2 Licence

Experience working within the Waste Industry

Prior experience as a HGV Driver

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.

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.