Trainee Driver: Start Your HGV Career in Sustainability

Veoli; Telford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Earned pay access

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia in the United Kingdom is offering a Trainee Driver Programme in Telford. The role involves waste collection, bin handling, and depot duties, with comprehensive training to achieve a Category C licence and Driver CPC.

You will shadow experienced drivers and progress through induction milestones, while adhering to safety and transport regulations. On completion, you will operate a range of HGV waste vehicles and contribute to safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must hold a valid, full UK Car Driving Licence (Category B).
• Must have or obtain a HGV Provisional Licence (Category C provisional entitlement) before joining.
• Physically fit for active manual work (pushing/pulling heavy items, mounting/dismounting cab).
• Good basic literacy and numeracy to pass theory tests and safety briefings.
• Commitment to completing the 16–20 week structured learning framework, including off-site training and exams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out waste collection, loading, bin handling and depot duties safely and efficiently.
• Complete all elements of Veolia’s Trainee Driver Programme, including theory training and driver shadowing.
• Learn and comply with transport legislation, tachograph requirements and working time rules.
• Once qualified, operate a range of HGV waste vehicles and communicate with colleagues and customers.
• Represent Veolia professionally and maintain site safety and vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Driving licence (Category B)

Manual handling

Literacy & numeracy

Job description

Veolia in the United Kingdom is offering a Trainee Driver Programme in Telford. The role involves waste collection, bin handling, and depot duties, with comprehensive training to achieve a Category C licence and Driver CPC.

You will shadow experienced drivers and progress through induction milestones, while adhering to safety and transport regulations. On completion, you will operate a range of HGV waste vehicles and contribute to safe, efficient operations.