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Veolia; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

25 days leave with service

Bank holiday enhanced pay

Company pension scheme

Ongoing CPC training

Uniform provided

Health and well-being support

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Physiotherapy service

Job summary

Veolia is recruiting a driver to join our established transport team. You will deliver animal bedding (bales and loose wood shavings) to farms and poultry sites across the Midlands and up North, operating various trailers and handling paperwork.

The role requires Cat C+E (Class 1) licence with CPC and Digi Card; 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday starting around 5:30am. We offer leave, pension, training and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Cat C+E (Class 1) licence and current CPC and Digi Card required.
• Experience with driving HGV/Class 1 in rural or mixed environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver animal bedding to farms and poultry sites across the Midlands and up North.
• Operate/pull trailers, skips, modified trailers, curtain siders, walking floors, etc.
• Complete and handle administrative paperwork to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with customers and Production Manager to support order fulfilment.

Skills

Trailer operation

Administrative paperwork

Customer liaison

Education

LGV CE CPC Digi Card

Job description

We're recruiting a driver to join our established transport team

Salary

£17 per hour

• Overtime - £25.50 per hour for weekends and bank holidays when needed
• Night out rate of £40 gross

Hours

45 hours - Monday to Friday starts around 5.30am and finishes at 3.15pm depending on if the job is finished

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 based on length of service - plus bank holidays
• Time in lieu for Bank Holiday working
• Ongoing CPC training provided by Company - as required
• Opportunity to learn new skills and be trained in new licences
• Driver medicals, licence renewals and training paid for with full uniform provided
• 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

What you'll be doing

• Deliver animal bedding (bales and loose wood shavings) to farms and poultry sites across the Midlands and up North.
• Operate/pull trailers, skips, modified trailers, curtain siders, walking floors etc
• Collect trailers and skips of wood bi-products from mills and other sites
• Accurate completion and handling of administrative paperwork to ensure compliance
• Liaise directly with customers
• Liaise with Production Manager and Yard/Stores staff to support order fulfilment

What are we looking for?

• Cat C+E (Class 1) licence and previous experience
• Must have a current LGV CE CPC and Digi Card

Desirable - Experience of driving HGV Class 1 in rural areas

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.