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Veolia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave 22 days

Pension

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Refer a driver £1000

Meal allowance

Job summary

Veolia is hiring for a driver in the United Kingdom. The role involves delivering essential waste collection services with an early 4am start, 48 hours per week, and occasional Saturday work. The team operates a large UK fleet and supports local communities while promoting environmental responsibility.

The position offers a range of benefits including annual leave, pension access, training, and additional wellbeing support. A strong team player with time management skills is sought.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Strong time management and teamwork.
• Willing to work early hours and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and move/empty multiple waste containers.
• Lift bins of all weights and sizes.
• Complete daily vehicle checks per driver operator handbook.
• Enter all information into onboard system and keep paperwork up to date.
• Comply with traffic laws and weight of loads.

Skills

Class 2 licence (Cat C)

Team player

Time management

Can-do attitude

Job description

£5.00 daily meal allowance

Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday

4am starts, 1 in 4 Saturdays working required

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;

• 22 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving and emptying multiple waste containers
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loads
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up

What we're looking for;

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Being a team player is key to ensuring our collections run smoothly.
• A can do attitude and strong time management skills

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.