HGV Trainee Driver

Veolia; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia offers an opportunity as a Loader in London, collecting residential waste. This role includes driving and loading while ensuring compliance with safety standards. After training, employees can become qualified HGV drivers, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Referral bonus of £1000

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support resources for health

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Cat B Licence.
• Ability to work in a team and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive to collection sites and load waste.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and use onboard tech for notes.
• Comply with traffic laws and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Driving

Safety Compliance

Education

Cat B Licence

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?



Giving our people the chance to progress is key which is why we're now offering the opportunity to learn and develop with us. Starting with us as a Loader, collecting residential waste, we'll fund your training to become a qualified HGV driver in around 6 weeks.


Salary: £13.15 per hour (monthly pay) - Increasing once qualified, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 39 hours a week, Mon - Fri 06:00-14:30 and 08:00-16:30 alternative weeks
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.



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 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
  

What you'll be doing;

• Driving to planned collection locations and loading 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 their work environment is safe and clean at all times.
  

What we're looking for;

• Cat B Licence
  

What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.



We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.



We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





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What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.