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About the Role

Veolia is seeking HGV Class 2 Drivers to join their team, playing a pivotal role in delivering essential services to local communities and making a positive environmental impact. This role is crucial for the company's mission of helping the world take better care of its resources.

Responsibilities

• Driving 26 tonne collection vehicles on a planned route
• Helping out loading bins & containers when required
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per the driver operator handbook
• Using onboard technology to complete work notes
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loads
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up

Requirements

• Valid UK Class 2 Licence
• An up-to-date CPC / DIGI card
• A can-do attitude and good time-management skills
• Being a team player is key to ensuring our collections run smoothly
• Previous Class 2 driving experience (Desirable)
• Prior experience in the Waste industry (Desirable)
• Rear steering experience/understanding (Desirable)
• If you have more than 6 points against your licence, or have DR10, or DG10 points, you will not be suitable for this position
• Candidates must bring all relevant documents to the hiring day: Right to Work (birth certificate, passport, I.D, settled status etc.) and all driving documents (UK Driving Licence, Class 2 Licence, CPC, Tacho Card etc.)

Skills

• Time-management skills
• Team player

Location

• Veolia Brent Municipal, 2-7 Marsh Road, HA0 1ES

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level
• Experienced

Salary/Compensations

• £37,619.40 per annum
• £18.55 per hour
• Overtime Available: Week days paid x1.5, Saturdays paid x1.5, Sundays paid x2.0
• Potential to earn up to an additional £1000 per month in voluntary overtime
• Sign-On Bonus: £750 after 1 month of employment and another £750 after 12 months

Benefits

• Veolia benefits
• Referral Programme: Refer a driver and earn up to £1000
• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to company/people’s pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards

About the Company

• Veolia is transforming the environment and creating a better place for everyone.
• We have 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 recognition reflects our commitment to our people and demonstrates that Veolia is 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.