Waste Collection Driver – Join a Purposeful, Growing Fleet

Veolia; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver incentive

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia in Peterborough is looking for a Driver/Operative to join our team. You will drive to planned collection locations, move and empty waste containers, and help keep roads and communities clean.

This full-time role requires a Class 2 license and up-to-date CPC/Digi card, a can-do attitude, and strong time management. You'll work 48 hours per week, with the chance to develop your skills and contribute to essential public services.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence held and up to date.
• CPC and Digi card up to date.
• Strong time management and can-do attitude.
• Team player essential for smooth collections.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and empty containers.
• Lift bins as required and stay active throughout shifts.
• Follow traffic laws and ensure loads meet weight limits and documentation.
• Record data in onboard system and submit paperwork daily.
• Maintain clean carriageways and manage spill cleanup.

Skills

Class 2 licence

CPC Digi card

Can-do attitude

Team player

Job description

Veolia in Peterborough is looking for a Driver/Operative to join our team. You will drive to planned collection locations, move and empty waste containers, and help keep roads and communities clean.

This full-time role requires a Class 2 license and up-to-date CPC/Digi card, a can-do attitude, and strong time management. You'll work 48 hours per week, with the chance to develop your skills and contribute to essential public services.