Trainee Driver - Structured Training & Progression

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

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver GBP 1000

Pension scheme

Financial well-being support: earlyPay

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) is looking for a Trainee Driver in Birmingham to join a structured learning path. You will start with theory and practical training, shadow experienced drivers, and progress through induction milestones while performing depot duties safely.

You will gain hands-on experience with waste collection operations, vehicle checks, and regulatory compliance, aiming to achieve Category C and DCPC, with a long-term career path in Veolia’s environmental services.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid UK Cat B driving licence held.
• HGV Provisional Licence entitlement added after medical exam.
• Physically fit for active, manual work.
• Able to pass DVLA theory tests and DCPC case studies.
• Willingness to complete a 16–20 week learning framework with off-site training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out waste collection, loading, bin handling and depot duties safely.
• Complete Trainee Driver Programme including theory training, practical instruction, testing and driver shadowing.
• Work with experienced drivers and Driver Buddies to progress through induction milestones.
• Perform pre-use checks on vehicles and report defects.
• Learn transport legislation, tachograph requirements, working time rules and vehicle weight limits.
• Aim to obtain Category C licence and DCPC.
• Once qualified, operate a range of HGV waste vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors and customers.
• Maintain safety authority to stop unsafe work and escalate concerns.
• Represent Veolia professionally with customer service and site safety compliance.
• Apply eco-driving and correct waste handling practices.
• Participate in progress reviews and ongoing training to support development.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Physical fitness

Manual handling

Structured learning readiness

Tools

DVLA theory tests prep

DCPC understanding

Tachograph regulations

Job description

Veolia ES (UK) is looking for a Trainee Driver in Birmingham to join a structured learning path. You will start with theory and practical training, shadow experienced drivers, and progress through induction milestones while performing depot duties safely.

You will gain hands-on experience with waste collection operations, vehicle checks, and regulatory compliance, aiming to achieve Category C and DCPC, with a long-term career path in Veolia’s environmental services.