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Salary: £15:30 per hour plus Veolia benefits
Hours: Guaranteed 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:45 am start. Finish times vary.
Location: Shrewsbury, SY5 6HT
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.
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;
21 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 23 after 2 years' service
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
Permanent opportunity to join a supportive team.
No better role in the industry for a work/homelife balance
Free DCPC training
What you'll be doing;
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.
Collecting recycling, refuse and green waste from domestic properties in Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas.
Driving as well as loading duties
Undertake vehicle defect checks
Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including the security and weight of loads
Accurately recording work completed using an onboard tablet device and reporting any collection issues that arise.
Ensure the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up before leaving the area
Assisting other Collection crews
What we're looking for;
Cat C (Class 2) Licence
Driver CPC & Digi / Tachograph Card
Willingness and capability to do a mixed loading/driving role
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:
27-03-2026
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