Waste & Recycling Driver and Yard Loader

Veolia Group; Widnes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Financial wellbeing support

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Job summary

Veolia Group in Widnes is seeking drivers to join our fleet. You will drive company vans safely, perform daily checks, and collect commercial waste and recycling from customer premises, loading and unloading containers, ensuring timely pickups and neat operations.

You'll use in-cab tech to log route data, maintain health and safety standards, and deliver excellent customer service while representing the business professionally.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Driving company vans safely and professionally in line with road traffic legislation and company procedure.
• 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.
• Maintaining good yard discipline and completing weekly stock checks.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Job description

Veolia Group in Widnes is seeking drivers to join our fleet. You will drive company vans safely, perform daily checks, and collect commercial waste and recycling from customer premises, loading and unloading containers, ensuring timely pickups and neat operations.

You'll use in-cab tech to log route data, maintain health and safety standards, and deliver excellent customer service while representing the business professionally.