Driver/Operative

Veolia ES (UK); Washington; In loco; USD 50.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

22 days annual leave

Refer a driver £1000 bonus

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Financial well-being support (Stream)

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Wellbeing resources

Ongoing training & development

Descrizione del lavoro

Veolia ES (UK) is seeking a driver to operate from Washington, UK, with a Class 2 licence and CPC. The role involves collecting and moving waste containers, completing required paperwork, and performing daily vehicle checks.

You will need to comply with road rules and weight limits while supporting Veolia’s community services. The position offers a salary of £41,429.28 per year, 48 hours per week, with a 5 daily meal allowance and benefits.

Competenze

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence is essential.
• CPC is up-to-date and valid.
• Digi/Tachograph Card required.

Mansioni

• Drive to planned collection locations and move/empty multiple commercial waste containers.
• Ensure all information is entered into the onboard system and paperwork is kept up to date daily.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks as per the driver operator handbook.
• Comply with traffic laws and ensure loads are within weight limits.

Conoscenze

Class 2 licence (Cat C)

Digi / Tachograph Card

CPC up-to-date

Descrizione del lavoro

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £41,429.28 per annum plus Veolia benefits

£5 daily meal allowance per day worked

Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3 am starts

Some days you will be asked to start later so you must be flexible with working hours

Required to work 1 in 13 Saturdays

Location: Washington, NE38 8QU

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
• Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Stream - Employee financial well being support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
• 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 to planned collection locations and moving / emptying multiple commercial waste containers
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including and weight of loads

What we're looking for

Essential

• Class 2 (Cat C) license
• Up to date CPC
• Digi / Tachograph Card

Desirable

• Experience in a similar industry; Waste Management & Logistics
• Ideally you will have previous experience with RORO, Skip & RCV

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.