Job Description

Salary

: 14.50 per hour plus Veolia benefits

Hours

: 40 hours per week, 06.30am to 15.30pm Monday to Friday

Location

: Tendring, Essex, CO15 4AA

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;

20 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 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. Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook. Ensuring all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily. 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.

What we're looking for;

Essential

:

Class C (Cat C) licence. If you're newly qualified, we also want to hear from you. Up to date CPC / digi card. A can do attitude and strong time management skills are also key. Being a team player is key to ensure our collections run smoothly.

Desired:

Prior experience as a Class 2 Driver Prior experience in the waste industry
What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Category C Licence (required) CPC / Digi Tacho (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JR23612