Trainee HGV Driver: Structured Training & Growth

Veolia ES (UK); Northampton; Presencial; GBP 34 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual leave 22 days

Refer a driver incentive

Pension scheme

Financial wellbeing Stream

Discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

Training & development

Resumo da oferta

Veolia is recruiting a Trainee Driver based in Northampton to join a structured development programme that leads to a Category C licence. You will perform depot duties, vehicle checks, and gain real-world experience while working closely with experienced drivers and driving buddies.

The role involves 48 hours per week, safety-focused training, and a paid progression path with a clear route to full professional driving within Veolia's waste management and logistics operations.

Qualificações

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must hold a valid, full UK Car Driving Licence (Category B).
• Must have already obtained an HGV Provisional Licence (Category C provisional entitlement added to DVLA licence following a successful D4 medical examination and D2 application).
• Must be physically fit and capable of carrying out active, manual work.
• Good basic literacy and numeracy skills to pass DVLA theory tests, DCPC case studies, 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 the required 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 considered 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

Conhecimentos

UK Car Driving Licence (B)

HGV Provisional Licence

Physical fitness

Literacy & numeracy

Structured learning commitment

Veolia Learning Agreement commitment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Veolia is recruiting a Trainee Driver based in Northampton to join a structured development programme that leads to a Category C licence. You will perform depot duties, vehicle checks, and gain real-world experience while working closely with experienced drivers and driving buddies.

The role involves 48 hours per week, safety-focused training, and a paid progression path with a clear route to full professional driving within Veolia's waste management and logistics operations.