Trainee Driver: Start Your HGV Career with Training

Veolia ES (UK); Beighton; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver bonus: £1000

Pension scheme

Stream financial wellbeing

Employee discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

Training & development

Descripción de la vacante

Veolia Beighton is hiring a Trainee Driver to join our depot in Beighton, aiming to develop into a fully qualified HGV driver. You will undergo a 16–20 week structured learning framework, including theory and practical training, with progression supported by Driver Buddies and reviews.

You will work 48 hours per week, with a clear path to obtain the Category C licence and DCPC, while benefiting from Veolia's training, safety culture and long-term career growth opportunities.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of commencement.
• Must hold a valid, full UK Car Driving Licence (Category B).
• Must have already obtained an HGV Provisional Licence (Category C provisional entitlement) prior to joining.
• Must be physically fit and capable of carrying out active, manual work.
• Good basic literacy and numeracy skills to pass DVLA theory tests, tachograph records, and safety briefings.
• Full commitment to completing the 16-to-20 week structured learning framework, including 11 days away from the business for off-site training/exams and independent study.
• Agreement to sign the Veolia Commercial Learning Agreement when entering via the Commercial Training Route.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out waste collection, loading, bin handling and general depot duties safely and efficiently.
• Complete all elements of Veolia's Trainee Driver Programme, including theory training, practical instruction, testing and driver shadowing.
• Work closely with experienced drivers and Driver Buddies, applying feedback and progressing through induction milestones.
• Conduct thorough pre-use checks on vehicles, compaction systems, tools and equipment, reporting defects immediately.
• Learn and comply with all relevant transport legislation, including drivers' hours, tachograph requirements, working time rules and vehicle weight limits.
• Achieve the required Category C licence and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC).
• Once qualified, safely operate a range of HGV waste vehicles including RCVs, FELs, RELs, Skip and RoRo vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, workshop staff, loaders, transport planners and customers.
• Maintain the authority to stop work where a task, vehicle or customer site is unsafe, escalating concerns promptly.
• Represent Veolia professionally by delivering reliable customer service, protecting client property and following site safety requirements.
• Apply environmentally responsible working practices, including eco-driving, spill prevention, correct waste handling and vehicle cleanliness.
• Participate in regular progress reviews, wellbeing meetings and ongoing training to support safe and successful development into the HGV Driver role.

Conocimientos

Driving licence B

HGV Provisional Licence

Physical fitness

Literacy and numeracy

DVLA theory tests

Structured learning

Learning Agreement

Descripción del empleo

Veolia Beighton is hiring a Trainee Driver to join our depot in Beighton, aiming to develop into a fully qualified HGV driver. You will undergo a 16–20 week structured learning framework, including theory and practical training, with progression supported by Driver Buddies and reviews.

You will work 48 hours per week, with a clear path to obtain the Category C licence and DCPC, while benefiting from Veolia's training, safety culture and long-term career growth opportunities.