HGV Waste Driver - Local Routes, Training & Benefits

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

Access to our pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24 hour virtual GP for you and family

Ongoing training and development

Employee financial wellbeing support:早

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc seeks a reliable driver/sweeper to join our frontline street cleansing team in the UK. You will operate waste collection vehicles, perform manual sweeping, check vehicle safety, and ensure loads stay within legal limits while maintaining high standards of safety and service.

You will use onboard technology to record tasks, report graffiti or damage, and work both independently and with a crew.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV licence required.
• Previous sweeper experience preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Desirable: waste management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sweeping streets and areas as required.
• Ensure gullies are clear of obstructions and avoid sweeping debris into gullies.
• Empty litter bins and replace liners; collect sweepers bags at pick up points.
• Use onboard technology to record task confirmation and issues.
• Report graffiti, fly posting, or damaged/missing bins to supervisor.
• Check vehicle condition at start/end of shift and report defects.
• Drive and operate Veolia vehicles with proper training.
• Maintain vehicle security and refueling; ensure loads stay within legal limits.
• Adhere to road traffic laws and parking restrictions.
• Keep cab clean and equipment secure at end of shift.
• Report accidents/near misses promptly and keep records.
• Maintain courteous, professional conduct with public and colleagues.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Skills

HGV licence

Sweeper experience

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Health & safety awareness

Waste experience (desirable)

Job description

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc seeks a reliable driver/sweeper to join our frontline street cleansing team in the UK. You will operate waste collection vehicles, perform manual sweeping, check vehicle safety, and ensure loads stay within legal limits while maintaining high standards of safety and service.

You will use onboard technology to record tasks, report graffiti or damage, and work both independently and with a crew.