HGV Driver/loader

Veolia; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee discounts

Virtual GP

Training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Class 2 HGV driver to join our team in the UK. You will drive, inspect vehicles, and handle loading and collection of waste materials across designated routes. A professional CPC is required, and knowledge of the waste industry is advantageous.

The role offers the chance to contribute to essential services, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance within a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Driver CPC is required.
• Knowledge or experience in the waste industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complying with Highway codes.
• Driving a class 2 HGV.
• Checking systems, vehicles, equipment, tools and machinery before use.
• Loading waste materials.
• Collecting waste materials.

Skills

Waste industry knowledge

Education

Driver CPC

Job description

• 20 days of annual leave + Bank holidays worked


• 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.


• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing 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;

• Complying with Highway codes


• Driving a class 2 HGV


• Checking systems, vehicles, equipment,tools and machinery before uses


• Loading waste materials


• Collecting waste materials

What we are looking for;

• Drivers certificate of professional competence


• Waste industry knowledge

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.