Trainee HGV Driver – Paid Training & Career Growth

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; Telford; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Employee wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Veolia in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee Driver in Telford to begin a structured learning programme toward an HGV Category C licence. You will rotate through depots, complete theory and practical training, and shadow experienced drivers while ensuring safety and compliance.

Initial duties include safe waste collection, vehicle checks, and customer-facing communications as you progress through induction milestones toward full driver responsibilities.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years old at start.
• Must hold a valid UK Category B driving licence.
• Must have already obtained an HGV provisional entitlement (Category C).
• Physically fit for manual handling and outdoor work in all weather.
• Commitment to completing the 16–20 week structured learning framework.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out waste collection, loading, bin handling and depot duties safely.
• Complete the Trainee Driver Programme with theory and practical training.
• Work with experienced drivers and Driver Buddies, taking feedback and progressing milestones.
• Perform pre-use checks on vehicles and equipment and report defects promptly.
• Learn transport legislation including drivers’ hours and tachograph rules.
• Aim to obtain Category C licence and DCPC certification.
• Operate a range of HGV waste vehicles once qualified.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
• Stop work if unsafe and escalate concerns to management.
• Represent Veolia professionally with reliable customer service.

Conocimientos

Valid UK car driving licence (Category

Educación

HGV Provisional Licence (Category C) entitlement and D4 medical

Descripción del empleo

Veolia in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee Driver in Telford to begin a structured learning programme toward an HGV Category C licence. You will rotate through depots, complete theory and practical training, and shadow experienced drivers while ensuring safety and compliance.

Initial duties include safe waste collection, vehicle checks, and customer-facing communications as you progress through induction milestones toward full driver responsibilities.