Waste Driver (Cat C) – Early Morning Routes

Veoli; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meal allowance

Pension scheme

Discounts on retailers

Wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a professional driver to join our Durham team, responsible for collecting and transporting commercial waste. You will drive to planned collection locations, move and empty containers, and ensure all documentation is accurately recorded in the onboard system.

We expect you to maintain daily vehicle checks, adhere to traffic laws, and keep the route and carriageway clean. The role requires flexibility with start times and a safety-first approach for ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence is required.
• CPC Digi/Tachograph Card up to date is required.
• Desirable: previous waste management experience, RORO/Skip experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and move/empty multiple commercial waste containers.
• Ensure information is entered into the onboard system and paperwork is submitted daily.
• Complete daily vehicle checks as per the driver operator handbook.
• Comply with traffic laws and ensure loads meet weight requirements.
• Keep the carriageway clean and report any spillages for immediate cleaning.

Skills

Class 2 license (Cat C)

CPC Digi/Tachograph Card

Waste management experience

Job description

Veolia is seeking a professional driver to join our Durham team, responsible for collecting and transporting commercial waste. You will drive to planned collection locations, move and empty containers, and ensure all documentation is accurately recorded in the onboard system.

We expect you to maintain daily vehicle checks, adhere to traffic laws, and keep the route and carriageway clean. The role requires flexibility with start times and a safety-first approach for ongoing operations.