HGV Driver/Operative

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

24/7 virtual GP for you and family

Volunteer day off per year

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc in London is seeking a Street Department Operative to drive to planned collection points, load recycling and domestic waste, and support loading and sweeping duties. You'll complete daily vehicle checks, use onboard technology to log notes, and ensure compliance with traffic laws while keeping the environment safe and clean.

Some days involve assisting with loading bins and containers as required.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 License and CPC/DIGI card are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and load 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 a safe and clean work environment at all times.
• Assist with loading bins and containers when required.
• Complete daily vehicle checks as per the driver operator handbook.
• Ensure the carriageway is left in a clean condition and spillages are cleaned up.

Skills

Safe driving

Onboard tech usage

Safety awareness

Education

HGV Class 2 License

CPC / DIGI card

Job description

• Driving to planned collection locations and loading recycling and domestic waste into the vehicle
• Helping with loading/ sweeping and any operation required from the Street Department Operatives
• 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.
• Helping out loading bins & containers when required.
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook.
• Using onboard technology to complete work notes.
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned u

What we're looking for; Essential: - HGV Class 2 License - An up-to-date CPC / DIGI card.

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.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Access to our company/people's pension scheme.
• 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.
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.
• Stream - Employee financial well-being support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.