Trainee HGV Driver: From Training to Qualified

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

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver bonus £1000

Pension scheme access

Stream financial wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) Limited in St Albans, UK, is seeking a Trainee HGV Driver. You will embark on a 16–20 week structured learning programme, performing depot duties, and progressing through trainer-led and on-site development to qualify as a HGV driver.

You must be 18+, hold a valid UK Category B licence, and have or obtain a Category C provisional licence. This role offers training, progression, and career growth within Veolia’s sustainability mission.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at start.
• Must hold a valid full UK Car Driving Licence (Category B).
• Must have obtained an HGV Provisional Licence (Category C provisional entitlement) before joining.
• Must be physically fit for manual work and able to handle heavy wheeled containers.
• Good literacy and numeracy to pass tests and safety briefings.
• Commitment to completing a 16–20 week structured learning framework.

Responsibilities

• Carry out waste collection and depot duties safely.
• Complete Veolia Trainee Driver Programme with training and shadowing.
• Work with experienced drivers and progress through induction milestones.
• Perform pre-use checks on vehicles and equipment; report defects.
• Learn transport legislation including drivers’ hours and tachographs.
• Achieve Category C licence and DCPC; operate range of HGV waste vehicles.
• Communicate with colleagues and customers and escalate safety concerns.

Skills

Waste handling

Manual handling

Literacy/numeracy

UK driving licence (B)

HGV provisional licence

Education

Full UK Car Driving Licence (Category B)

D4 medical examination and D2 DVLA steps

Job description

Veolia ES (UK) Limited in St Albans, UK, is seeking a Trainee HGV Driver. You will embark on a 16–20 week structured learning programme, performing depot duties, and progressing through trainer-led and on-site development to qualify as a HGV driver.

You must be 18+, hold a valid UK Category B licence, and have or obtain a Category C provisional licence. This role offers training, progression, and career growth within Veolia’s sustainability mission.