HGV Driver - Workshops

Veolia; Padworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Training and development

Volunteering days

Refer an Engineer £1000

Free physiotherapy service

Free private GP for household

Discounts on groceries

Health resources and well-being

Cycle to work scheme

Full Cat C driver training

Chassis/ hydraulics/ electricals upsk

Job summary

Veolia in Padworth is seeking an HGV Driver to join our workshop team. You will collect and deliver vehicles to and from the workshop, assist with parts, and ensure safety compliance across operations.

This role requires a Full UK Class C1 driving licence, experience with manual handling, and a reliable, punctual approach. You'll be part of a supportive environment with training, overtime, and opportunities to progress.

Qualifications

• Clear communication within a team and adherence to safety instructions.
• Reliable, punctual and focused individual.
• Able to work independently and complete tasks without constant oversight.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver vehicles to/from the Workshop and gather parts for the Workshop.
• Assist in Workshop with parts, consumables and cleaning.
• Operate vehicles safely and in line with training, procedures and legal requirements; report safety concerns promptly.
• Drive and operate vehicles for maintenance; conduct brake tests; assist with road tests and MOT/external repairs; hold valid driving licence and tachograph card.
• Represent Veolia professionally in uniform/PPE when interacting with the public.

Skills

Communication

Punctuality

Independent worker

Education

Full UK Class C1 driving licence

Manual handling experience

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

HGV Driver

Salary: £41,441 per annum broken down as £17.71p/h based on a 45 hour week

Location: Padworth RG7 4JF

Hours: 45 Hours - 10:00am - 19:30pm, Monday to Friday (30 Minute unpaid Lunch)

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.

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;

• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Access to our people’s pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Volunteering days for community engagement
• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
• Free physiotherapy service
• Free private GP consultation service appoints in 24hours for your household
• 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full Cat C (Class 2) driver training if this category is not currently held.
• Learn and develop your skills on everything chassis and body related from Pneumatics, to hydraulics, to electrical systems and drive lines on our mixed fleet of vehicles

*Refer a driver to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000*

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Your main duty is to Collect and Deliver vehicles to/from the Workshop and Collection of parts for the Workshop.
• You will also be required to work around the Workshop assisting with parts, consumables, cleaning etc.
• Safety is at the heart of everything we do so you will operate vehicles and work at all times in line with all training, procedures and legal requirements to protect the safety of yourself and the Workshop team. Proactively reporting any safety concerns, accidents or incidents promptly is vital to maintain a good working environment.
• Drive and operate any vehicle required for maintenance, conducting Brake tests, assisting with road tests and taking vehicles for MOT/external repairs. You are to hold a valid driving licence for the category of vehicle you are driving and have a valid driver card (DCPC) - regular training is provided by the company, you also require a Tachograph card.
• You will be provided with a Work phone which you are to use for Work only, reporting back to the Workshop Supervisor or Manager with regards to any issues that you may incur whilst out on task.
• You are the face of Veolia to the public and so must ensure that you are correctly dressed in Veolia uniform/PPE and maintain a polite and professional relationship with members of the public, client staff and your colleagues.
• You could be required to work overtime and occasional weekends as required to complete your work. On occasions you may be requested to carry out other duties not included in this job description.

What we’re looking for:

• Full UK Class C1 driving licence
• Similar operational manual handling experience

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• The ability to communicate effectively within a team and to adhere to safety instructions
• A reliable, punctual and focused individual.
• Someone who can work independently and not be chased to complete tasks.

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.