LGV Driver

veoliauki; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health/wellbeing resources

24h virtual GP for you & family

Training & development opportunities

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia is hiring an LGV Driver in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Salary is £14.71 per hour, with a 40-hour week from Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm. Location is Copse Road, Fleetwood, with benefits including pension, annual leave, and healthcare support.

You’ll drive to collection points, load recycling and waste, perform vehicle checks, and maintain safety and compliance while supporting Veolia’s mission to protect the environment and serve local communities.

Qualifications

• Essential: Class 2 Driving Licence.
• CPC / DIGI card required.
• Ability to work confidently within a team.
• Must have good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and load recycling and domestic waste into the vehicle.
• Complete daily checks of the vehicle and use onboard technology to complete work notes.
• Comply with all traffic laws and legislation.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment at all times.
• Report service, safety and environmental issues.
• Ensure accidents are documented and reported per procedures.
• Carry out duties according to the programme of works and instructions.

Skills

Class 2 Driving Licence

CPC / DIGI card

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

LGV Driver

Salary : £14.71 per hour, plus Veolia benefits.

Hours - 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm

Location : Copse Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6RP

What we can offer you;

• 20 days of annual leave.
• 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.
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

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 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.
• Ensure their work environment is safe and clean at all times.
• Ensure operations are carried out in a safe manner.
• Report service, safety and environmental issues.
• Ensure all accidents are documented and reported accurately as per company procedures.
• Carry out duties according to the programme of works, schedules and work instructions.

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• Class 2 Driving Licence
• An up-to-date CPC / DIGI card.
• Ability to work confidently within a team environment.
• Must have good communication skills.

Desired:

• Prior experience working within Waste

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.