Van Driver/Loader

Veolia Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days

Refer a driver bonus

Pension scheme

Physiotherapy

Discounts

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia is hiring a Van Driver / Loader in Croydon. You will drive company vans in line with road traffic laws, perform vehicle checks, and collect waste from client sites with a focus on safety and efficiency.

We welcome candidates with a Full UK driving licence, who can work outdoors in all weather, communicate well with customers, and are reliable and punctual. Training to progress toward HGV is available, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong awareness of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive vans safely and professionally in line with legislation and procedures.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Collect commercial waste and recycling from customer premises.
• Load and unload waste containers safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all collections are on time and according to schedules.
• Use in-cab tech and handheld devices to log route information.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Work outdoors

Good communication

Health & safety awareness

Reliable & punctual

Manual handling

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Van Driver / Loader Salary: £28,080.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, 4am start time Location: Croydon, CR0 4XB

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. Whether you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 22 days of annual leave, increasing 1 day per year to 25 after a qualifying period
• Refer a driver to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
• Access to our people’s pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing

• Driving company vans safely and professionally in line with road traffic legislation and company procedures
• Carrying out daily vehicle walk around checks and reporting defects
• Collecting commercial waste and recycling from customer premises
• Loading and unloading waste containers safely and efficiently
• Ensuring all collections are completed on time and in line with service schedules
• Using in-cab technology and mobile devices to complete route information and report issues
• Reporting contaminated bins, missed collections, access issues or customer concerns
• Maintaining a high standard of health & safety at all times
• Delivering excellent customer service and representing the business professionally
• Supporting depot operations and assisting other crews when required
• Keeping vehicles and work areas clean and tidy

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong awareness of health & safety
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks

Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about progressing to HGV driver training as part of their career development with us

Desirable

• Previous experience in waste collections, logistics or driving roles
• Experience using handheld devices or route management systems
• Knowledge of commercial waste and recycling streams
• Van driving experience in busy urban environments

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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and we’re giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.