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Veolia; Watford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Employee discounts

Health resources

Virtual GP

Training & development

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

Veolia is hiring for a Street Cleansing Driver in Watford. You will support the delivery of cleansing and maintenance services and drive a 7.5-tonne vehicle with potential broom operation after training.

The role requires working solo or in a team, with a focus on completing tasks to schedule. Applicants should hold a valid driving licence and have experience in a similar role, with good organisational skills, reliability, and a customer-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team.
• Good organisation and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Street's and Parks cleansing and maintenance services.
• Drive a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes and operate a mechanical broom (training provided).
• Work alone or as part of a team.
• Ensure tasks are completed to schedule and report discrepancies.
• Check equipment at shift start and end, replacing damaged items.
• Empty litterbins and replace liners, ensure bins locked.
• Report all accidents to Foreman/Manager and complete accident reports.
• Maintain courteous, professional relations with the public and colleagues.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and safe working procedures.
• Report locations of fly-tipping or damaged bins to Foreman.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience in similar role

Teamwork

Organised

Reliable & punctual

Customer oriented

Job description

What we can offer you;

• 26 days 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;

• To support the delivery of the Street's and Parks cleansing and maintenance services. Ensuring the delivery of customer focused high quality services in line with the Council's expectations
• To Drive a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes and to operate a mechanical broom although training will be given to the individual.
• To work alone or as part of a team
• To ensure that the tasks are completed to schedule, and report any discrepancies immediately to your Foreman or Manager
• At the start of each shift and prior to leaving the depot, check your equipment to ensure it is in good condition and exchange damaged or worn-out items.
• Empty litterbins found within your beat, ensuring that the liners are replaced properly and bins locked back up.
• To ensure that all accidents that occur during the shift are reported fully to your Foreman/Manager, to the Police if appropriate and that accident reports are completed before you leave work.
• To maintain a courteous and professional relationship with members of the public, client staff and colleagues.
• To comply with Health and Safety legislation, in particular adherence to relevant company Codes of Practices and Policies relating to safe working procedures at all times
• Report locations of any fly-tipping, graffiti, fly-posting, or damaged/missing litter bins to your Foreman.
• When needed undertake the necessary daily checks as

per the Drivers/Operator handbook and comply with all traffic laws and legislation with relation to your duties including the security and weight of loads

What we're looking for;

• Valid driving licence
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to Work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Good organisation skills
• Reliable, punctual and customer orientated

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.