Trainee Driver/Loader

Veolia ES (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days of annual leave

Access to our people’s pension scheme.

Free physiotherapy service.

Discounts on groceries and retailers.

Health and wellbeing resources; 24h GP

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) is seeking a Trainee Driver/Loader in London. You will collect recycling and domestic waste, assist with loading, and work closely with the driving team. The role runs 40 hours per week, Mon–Fri, 06:00–15:00, with an hourly rate of £16.14 and benefits.

Based at Veolia Camden, Wembley, you will perform vehicle checks, use onboard tech to log notes, and ensure safety and compliance across all duties. Training opportunities and a supportive environment are highlighted in the advert.

Qualifications

• Essential: up to date valid driving licence.
• Essential: ability to work well as a team.
• Desirable: desire to train as a HGV Class 2 Driver and join Veolia Team.

Responsibilities

• Collect recycling and domestic waste from planned locations and loading into the vehicle.
• Work closely with drivers and learn from them as you work.
• Drive to locations and support the crew with loading duties.
• Complete daily checks of the vehicle and use onboard technology to log work notes.
• Comply with traffic laws and ensure a safe, clean work environment.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Job description

Trainee Driver/Loader

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £16.14 per hour (monthly pay), plus Veolia benefits.

Grade: Ops

Hours : 40 hours a week, Mon - Fri 06:00am - 15:00pm

Location: Veolia Camden, Alperton Lane, Wembley

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.
• Free CPC renewals
• Free onsite parking
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

What you'll be doing;

• Collecting recycling and domestic waste from planned locations and loading this into the vehicle
• Working closely with our drivers and will be able to learn from them as you work
• Driving to locations and supporting your crew with loading duties
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle and using the onboard technology to complete work notes
• Compliant to all traffic laws and legislation and ensure your work environment is safe and clean at all times.

What we’re looking for;

• Essential:
  • An up to date valid driving licence
  • A bility to work well as a team
• Desirable:
  • Desire to train as a HGV Class 2 Driver and join our Veolia Team.

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.

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.