Trainee Driver: Road to HGV Qualification & Growth

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; Beighton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver to us £1000

Pension scheme

Stream - financial well being support

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Trainee Driver in Beighton, offering a salary of £33,560 to £40,000 per annum and a structured progression path. You will complete Veolia’s 16–20 week Trainee Driver Programme, including theory training, practical instruction, testing and driver shadowing, while learning to operate a range of HGV waste vehicles through progressive induction milestones.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Veolia supports applicants throughout the process, provides training and development, and

Qualifications

• Age 18 or over at start date.
• Valid, full UK car driving licence (category B).
• HGV provisional entitlement added to DVLA licence after D4 medical.
• Physically fit for manual work and heavy lifting.
• Good basic literacy and numeracy for tests and safety briefings.
• Commitment to the 16–20 week structured learning framework and off-site training.
• Willingness to sign the Learning Agreement for the Commercial Training Route.
• Desirable: familiarity with online learning systems and prior waste/logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out waste collection, loading, bin handling and depot duties safely and efficiently.
• Complete Trainee Driver Programme, including theory, practical instruction and driver shadowing.
• Work with experienced drivers and Driver Buddies, progressing through induction milestones.
• Conduct pre-use checks on vehicles and equipment, reporting defects promptly.
• Learn transport legislation, tachograph rules and working time regulations.
• Aim to achieve Category C licence and Driver CPC (DCPC).
• Safely operate a range of HGV waste vehicles once qualified.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors and customers.

Skills

Physical fitness

Manual handling

Literacy & numeracy

UK Driving Licence

HGV provisional licence

Willingness to learn

Safety compliance

Job description

Veolia is seeking a Trainee Driver in Beighton, offering a salary of £33,560 to £40,000 per annum and a structured progression path. You will complete Veolia’s 16–20 week Trainee Driver Programme, including theory training, practical instruction, testing and driver shadowing, while learning to operate a range of HGV waste vehicles through progressive induction milestones.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Veolia supports applicants throughout the process, provides training and development, and