HGV Class 2 Driver

Description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: 16.70 per hour plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 6am – 2.30pm, overtime may be available

Location: Padworth – RG7 4JF

You will be driving a brand new fleet of 26t – 6x2 rear steer collection vehicles built by Dennis Eagle fitted with the latest technology.

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.

What we can offer you;

20 days of annual leave, increasing to 22 days after one years service, then increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 25 days per year

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 a class 2 refuse vehicle, working as part of a team to collect waste from outside residential properties within West Berkshire

Using your communication skills to deliver a high standard of service to the residents

Accurately recording work completed and reporting any collection issues onto mobile tablet devices provided

You will be out on the road most of the day and working in all weather conditions.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do so you will operate vehicles and work at all times in line with all training, procedures and legal requirements to protect the safety of yourself, your team and the public

What we're looking for;

Class 2 (Cat C) licence

Up to date CPC

Digi / Tachograph card

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.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

Job Posting End Date:

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.

Ad ID: 5416905093