Hours: 40 hours per week, 07:00 - 15:30, Monday to Friday
Location: Ross Depot, Military Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3SP
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 annual leave increasing by 1 day each year until 25 days.
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
24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing:
Driving to planned collection locations and loading recycling and domestic waste into the vehicle
Complete daily checks of the vehicle and use the onboard technology to complete work notes
Comply with all traffic laws and legislation and ensure their work environment is safe and clean at all times.
Working closely with your team to ensure that all-round information is completed daily from your onboard service.
Ensuring that Veolia complies with their contractual obligations e.g. any spillages are cleaned up.
What we're looking for;
Class C Licence
Ability to work well as a team member, with excellent communication skills.
Strong time management skills are essential
1 year+ Class C Driving experience.
Prior experience in the waste industry is advantageous
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.
About Us
Ready to see the world as we do?
Who is Veolia?
Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us.
Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.
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