Van Driver - Confidential Shredding

Veolia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Croydon is seeking a Van Driver to provide a confidential waste collection service. You will be responsible for driving a company provided van and ensuring the secure transport of waste, alongside maintaining the vehicle's cleanliness and reporting any incidents. Applicants should possess a full UK driving licence and have strong communication skills. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical, mental, and financial health

One paid volunteer day annually

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience with security related duties would be welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5t van supplied by the company.
• Deliver a confidential waste collection service.
• Accurately completing appropriate forms and paperwork.
• Ensuring the vehicle is safely and securely tipped.
• Reporting all accidents that occur during the shift.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer care

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Van Driver / Confidential Shredding operative

Salary - £29089.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Location - Veolia Commercial Depot, Endeavour Way, Beddington Farm Road, Croydon, Surrey CR0 4XB

Hours - Full time, 45 hours per week, 5 days out of 7

What we can offer you

• 20 days of annual leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing

• Driving a 3.5t van supplied by Veolia
• Deliver a confidential waste collection service to our customer
• Accurately completing appropriate forms and paperwork
• Performing duties in an efficient and effective manner that will ensure maximum productivity
• Ensuring at the end of their shift the vehicle is safely and securely tipped and the cab is left clear of litter, uniform and personal effects
• Ensuring that all accidents that occur during your shift are reported to your line manager, to the police if appropriate and all accident reports are completed before you leave work

What are we looking for

• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent communication skills & customer care
• Attention to detail
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Experience with security related duties would be welcome but not essential

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.