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Class 2 Driver
Salary: £43,023.22 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly
£5.00 daily meal allowance
Single person allowance - Earn an extra £39.96 daily when you complete over 110 bins (RCV mode only)
Hours: 48 Hours per week, Early starts, Monday to Friday PM Shifts 12:30pm starts
Occasional Saturday working will be required.
Location: St Albans, AL4 0JY Acrewood Way St Albans AL4 0JY
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;
* 21 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 and moving / emptying multiple commercial waste containers.
* Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
* Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
* Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including and weight of loads
What we're looking for;
* Class 2 (Cat C) licence
* Up to date CPC
* Digi / Tachograph card
* Ideally you will have Skip or RORO experience
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row!
This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.
We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
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.
Rewards & Benefits
As well as great pay, being part of our team means you
can look forward to lots of benefits:
Holiday
Up to 25 days of paid holiday (plus bank holidays).
With the option to buy additional leave, depending on the role.
Pension
An optional pension scheme that both you and Veolia can contribute towards
Discounts
The MyChoices employee discount scheme; for savings on a range of products and services from travel and grocery, to insurance and financial products
Cycle2Work
A Cycle2Work scheme that could save you tax and National Insurance when you buy a new bike to cycle to work
Volunteer Day
One paid day a year to volunteer with a local charity or cause of your choice
Share Scheme
Invest in Veolia's shares through our share scheme
Life Insurance
Life Insurance is provided to all Veolia staff (subject to age limitations). This benefit gives you the peace of mind that your loved ones are protected in the event of your death.
Employee Referrals
Refer friends or family to specific roles within Veolia and receive between £500 to £1,000 (terms and conditions apply)
Employee Assistance Programme
Our Employee Assistance Programme is there for 24/7 confidential support to deal with any problems, both inside and outside of work
Mental Health First Aiders
A community of over 230 mental health first aiders across the business
Virtual GP
Access to a virtual GP 24/7 for you and your immediate household
Physiotherapy
A physiotherapy service to help you when needed
Our people have outstanding skills and stories to tell
"I knew that the transition back into civilian life would be hard. Coming to Veolia has really helped me to find myself again after a tough few years out of the Army.
The culture is similar to when I was serving, at Veolia you are one team."
Charlene Excell, Driver
"Being at Veolia I genuinely feel like I'm able to make a difference for the residents in the areas as well as making a difference for the other members of staff around me, which is something that is really important to me."
Reece Johnston, Administrator
"Working at Veolia is the best job ever! Working with so many wonderful people makes the job enjoyable."
Jayne Bailey, Recycling Operative
"Veolia is an outstanding company to work for, and truly prioritise health and safety above all else. Their commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of their employees is commendable, making it a great workplace"
Gary Semenytsh, Driver
Interview tips
When it comes to your interview, don't worry, we've got you covered.
Here are a few tips to help you showcase your best self:
Do your research
It's always good to learn a bit about Veolia before your interview to have a better understanding of what we do and who we're looking for.
1
Ask questions
Have a think about the types of questions we might ask, so you can be ready to respond with why you'd be a great fit.
2
Provide examples
Bring your answers to life through real examples and experiences, so we can see how you'll approach the role.
3
Be yourself
The most important thing is that we get to know you and you get to know more about us.
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