Trainee HGV Driver: Learn, Qualify & Drive

Veolia; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver £1000 bonus

Pension scheme

Employee financial wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Health resources & wellbeing

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia is recruiting a Trainee Driver in Northampton to join our national programme. You will undergo theory training, practical instruction, and driver shadowing, progressing through induction milestones.

Learn vehicle checks, safety practices, and transport legislation as you work toward a Category C licence and DCPC. This role offers structured development, with 48 hours per week and real career progression within Veolia.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, reporting defects immediately.
• Learn and comply with transport legislation, including hours, tachograph, working time rules.
• Operate a range of HGV waste vehicles once qualified, delivering reliable customer service.

Skills

18+ years old

UK driving licence

HGV provisional licence

Job description

Veolia is recruiting a Trainee Driver in Northampton to join our national programme. You will undergo theory training, practical instruction, and driver shadowing, progressing through induction milestones.

Learn vehicle checks, safety practices, and transport legislation as you work toward a Category C licence and DCPC. This role offers structured development, with 48 hours per week and real career progression within Veolia.