HGV Supervisor

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave rising to 25

Access to our pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health, mental and financial wellbeing

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc in Birkenhead is seeking a Transport Supervisor to support vehicle and driver allocation, optimise operations and ensure efficient service delivery across the contract.

You will contribute to continuous improvement through reviewing driver performance, completing driving assessments, and coordinating breakdowns, with opportunities for training and career development while upholding high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safely required.
• Level 3 Team Leadership or equivalent experience.
• HGV Class 2 Licence (Class 1 Licence desirable).
• Up-to-date CPC and Digi/Tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the transport supervisor in allocating vehicles and drivers through planning and absence controls.
• Control operations by strategically deploying vehicles to maximise efficiency across the contract.
• Collaborate with colleagues, internal and external customers, and third parties to ensure outstanding customer service.
• Provide hands-on IT support to your team; drive continuous improvement by assessing driver performance and identifying learning opportunities.
• Complete driving assessments.
• Coordinate breakdown and recovery services.
• Drive and operate rigid and, when required, articulated vehicles (subject to licence) to transport waste and recycling materials.
• Complete paper and digital records of work activity.

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Level 3 Team Leadership or equivalent experience

HGV Class 2 Licence (Class 1 desirable)

CPC and Digi/Tachograph card (up to date)

Job description

• Provide support to the transport supervisor in the allocation of vehicles and drivers through planning and absence controls
• Control operations by strategically deploying vehicles to maximise efficiency across the contract
• Collaborate with colleagues, internal and external customers, and third parties to ensure outstanding customer service
• Provide hands‑on IT support to your team; and drive continuous improvement by assessing driver performance and identifying learning opportunities
• Complete driving assessments
• Coordinate breakdown and recovery services
• Drive and operate rigid and when required articulated vehicles (subject to appropriate licence category) to transport waste and recycling materials
• Complete paper and digital records of work activity.
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Level 3 Team Leadership or equivalent experience
• HGV Class 2 Licence - (Class 1 Licence desirable)
• Up to date CPC and Digi / Tachograph card

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.

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.

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;

• 20 days annual leave rising to 25
• 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential