HGV Driver/loader

Veolia UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Wellbeing resources & support

24/7 virtual GP access

Ongoing training & development

Earned wage access (Stream)

Job summary

Veolia UK in Northampton is seeking a dedicated HGV Driver/Loader to operate a class 2 vehicle, load and collect waste materials, and ensure compliance with Highway codes as part of daily duties. The role is based in Northampton with 45 hours weekly, starting early in the morning.

Ideal candidates hold a Class 2 HGV licence with CPC, demonstrate strong time management and teamwork, and have solid communication skills to work with team members and coordination staff at Veolia UK.

Qualifications

• Essential: Class 2 HGV licence, CPC, and strong time management.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to work 45 hours per week and shifts as required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Class 2 HGV licence

Time management

Team working

Effective communication

Drivers certificate of professional CP

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

HGV Driver/Loader

Location: Northampton
Salary: £33,262.37
Hours: (0630-1600) 45 hours per week

What we can offer you

• 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

Essential:

• Class 2 HGV licence
• Time management
• Team working skills
• Effective communication
• Drivers certificate of professional competence

Desirable:

• 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.