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About the Role

Van drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services, working hard to serve local communities and make a positive impact every day. This role offers the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and become a better place for everyone.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

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

Location

• Croydon, CR0 4XB

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Salary/Compensations

• £28,080.00 per annum

Benefits

• 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Company

• Veolia has one of the largest growing fleets in the UK.
• We are 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.