Trainee HGV Driver – Training, Progression & Benefits

Veolia ES (UK); Dewsbury; 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

Financial wellbeing support: STREAM

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health, wellbeing & financial health

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) in Dewsbury is recruiting for a Trainee Driver. You will start with a structured learning framework, gain a Cat B licence and progress to a Cat C provisional, while working on waste collection and depot duties.

You will train with experienced drivers, complete theory and practical assessments, and join a team focused on safety, efficiency and customer service. The role offers progression, benefits and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at start.
• Must hold a valid full UK Category B driving licence.
• Must have obtained HGV Provisional Licence (Category C provisional) via D4 medical and D2 application.
• Must be physically fit for active, manual work.
• Good literacy and numeracy to pass DVLA theory tests and tachograph records.
• Commitment to 16–20 week structured learning with time away for training.
• Agreement to sign Veolia Learning Agreement for Commercial Training Route.

Responsibilities

• Carry out waste collection, loading, bin handling and depot duties safely.
• Complete Trainee Driver Programme with theory training, practical instruction, testing and driver shadowing.
• Work with experienced drivers and Driver Buddies; progress through induction milestones.
• Perform thorough pre-use checks on vehicles and report defects.
• Learn transport legislation including drivers' hours and tachograph requirements.
• Aim to achieve Category C licence and DCPC.
• Operate a range of HGV waste vehicles once qualified.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors and customers.
• Represent Veolia professionally and follow site safety requirements.
• Apply eco-driving and safe waste handling practices.
• Participate in progress reviews and ongoing training.

Skills

Physically fit

Literacy & numeracy

DVLA theory tests

Education

HGV Provisional Licence (C provisional) via D4/D2

Job description

Veolia ES (UK) in Dewsbury is recruiting for a Trainee Driver. You will start with a structured learning framework, gain a Cat B licence and progress to a Cat C provisional, while working on waste collection and depot duties.

You will train with experienced drivers, complete theory and practical assessments, and join a team focused on safety, efficiency and customer service. The role offers progression, benefits and a supportive environment.