HGV Trainee Driver

Veolia; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in London is seeking a Loader to collect recycling and domestic waste. This role offers a starting pay of £14.51/hour and full training to become a qualified HGV driver. Benefits include annual leave, free physiotherapy, and ongoing training opportunities. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and a desire to join the team. This position is physically demanding but rewarding, contributing positively to the community.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Refer a driver and earn £1000

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24 hour access to virtual GP

Ongoing training and development

Free CPC renewals

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• An up to date driving licence.
• Desire to train as a HGV Class 2 Driver.

Responsibilities

• Collecting recycling and domestic waste from planned locations.
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle and using onboard technology.

Skills

Ability to work well as a team

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Salary: £14.51 per hour (monthly pay) - Increasing once qualified, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Mon - Fri 06:00am - 14:30pm

Location: Veolia Camden, Alperton Lane, Wembley.

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.

In this role you'll start as a Loader and we'll fund your training to become a qualified HGV driver, including obtaining a HGV medical and licence, theory sessions, self study and practical driver training days; all with our continued support.

Whilst a physically demanding role, you won't be doing this alone. As part of a tight knit team you'll be working alongside colleagues to make a positive impact everyday within your community.

As you progress through the programme, your pay does too. Once you've passed and become qualified you'll take on your new role as a HGV Class 2 Driver.

What we can offer you

• 20 days of annual leave
• 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
• Free CPC renewals
• Free onsite parking

What you'll be doing

In your starting role as a loader you'll be:

• Collecting recycling and domestic waste from planned locations and loading this into the vehicle.
• Working closely with our drivers and will be able to learn from them as you work.

Once qualified, you'll be:

• Driving to locations and supporting your crew with loading duties.
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle and using the onboard technology to complete work notes.
• Compliant to all traffic laws and legislation and ensure your work environment is safe and clean at all times.

What we're looking for

An up to date driving licence, the rest we will upskill you on and teach you whilst working. Giving our people the chance to progress is key.

Essential

• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work well as a team.
• Desire to train as a HGV Class 2 Driver and join our Veolia Team.

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.