HGV Driver/Sweeper

Veolia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

24h virtual GP for you and family

Training and development opportunities

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated driver to join our team. You will operate Veolia vehicles, perform street cleaning duties, and ensure safety and compliance at all times.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable performance, and adherence to road traffic regulations while delivering essential public services. The ideal candidate has a valid HGV licence, can work well independently and within a team, and brings previous waste experience.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV licence is required.
• Able to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Previous waste experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sweeping on occasions; includes manual sweeping of streets and other areas.
• Ensure all Gully Grids are clear of obstructions.
• Empty litter bins in your beat and replace liners.
• Utilise onboard technology to record task confirmations.
• Report graffiti, fly posting, or damaged/lost litter bins to your Foreman/Manager.
• Check vehicle condition and roadworthiness at shift start and end; report defects.

Skills

HGV licence

Teamwork

Waste experience

Job description

Hours: 39 hours weekly

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave
• 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;

• Assist in sweeping on occasions; this includes manual sweeping of streets and other areas (which can include footways, channels, alleys, subways, under and around street furniture, etc).
• Ensure that all Gully Grids are clear of any obstruction and that sweepings arising are not swept over or pushed down gully grids; such action may lead to disciplinary action.
• Empty litter bins found within your beat, ensuring that the liners are replaced properly, collect sweepers bags from agreed pick up points.
• Utilise onboard technology in real time to record task confirmation and crew related issues.
• Report locations of any graffiti, fly posting, or damage/missing litter bins and waste containers to your Foreman/Manager.
• At the commencement of each shift and prior to leaving the depot, thoroughly check your vehicle for condition and roadworthiness and complete the appropriate forms. Report any damage found to your Foreman/Manager
• Drive and operate any vehicle supplied by Veolia, having first received the relevant training.
• You are responsible for the allocated vehicle, its security and its safe operation and maneuvering (including reversing manoeuvre), as well as the security of the crew You are responsible for the refueling of the vehicle and reporting any defects or damages to the vehicle.
• You are to ensure that loads are kept within legal limits and that the vehicle remains under the maximum authorized mass (MAM) and gross vehicle weight (GVW) at all times members.
• When entering premises (customer collection points or waste transfer/disposal sites) you must comply with any site conditions especially Health & Safety procedures.
• It is your responsibility to ensure that all road traffic legislation (including parking restrictions) are adhered to.
• You are responsible for ensuring at the end of your shift the cab is left clear of litter, uniform and any personal effects.
• Perform duties in an efficient and effective manner that will ensure maximum productivity. Ensure that the tasks are completed to schedule, and report any discrepancies immediately to your Foreman or Manager.
• Ensure that all accidents/near misses that occur during the shift are reported fully to your Foreman/Manager, to the police if appropriate and that the accident/near miss reports are completed before you leave work.
• Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with members of the public, client, staff and colleagues.

What we're looking for;

• Valid HGV licence
• Able to work well alone and as part of a team
• Previous waste experience

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.