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Brent, London

Class 2 HGV Driver/Operative

Veolia
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£35,997.0/Year
Job, Entry Level
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Description

Location
Veolia Brent Municipal, 2-7 Marsh Road, Brent, London, HA0 1ES

Hours
39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 5:30 am - 2:18 pm

Salary
£35,997 per annum

About the Role
Join Veolia as a Class 2 HGV Driver and play a vital role in delivering essential waste collection services to local communities. You will be driving up to 26 tonne collection vehicles on planned routes, assisting with loading waste and containers when required, and completing daily vehicle checks in accordance with the driver operator handbook. You will use onboard technology to complete work notes and ensure compliance with all traffic laws and legislation, including security and weight of loads. Maintaining cleanliness of the carriageway and promptly cleaning any spillages is also part of your responsibilities.

Veolia offers additional overtime paid at 1.5x on Saturdays and 2x on Sundays and Bank Holidays. As part of a large and growing fleet, you will contribute to a positive environmental impact and support an inclusive workplace culture. Veolia is proud to have been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025).

Benefits
- Referral programme: refer a driver and earn up to £1000
- 25 days of annual leave
- Access to company pension scheme
- Discounts on groceries and well-known retailers
- Support resources for physical, mental, and financial health
- 24-hour virtual GP access for you and household family members
- One paid day leave annually to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to reach your full potential

Requirements

Experience
- Valid UK Class 2 licence
- Up-to-date CPC / DIGI card
- Previous Class 2 driving experience is desirable
- Prior experience in the waste industry is advantageous
- Rear steering experience/understanding is a plus

About you
- A can-do attitude with good time-management skills
- A team player committed to ensuring smooth collections
- Reliable and safety conscious, complying with all relevant legislation

Qualifications
- Valid UK Class 2 licence and CPC / DIGI card are essential
- No additional formal qualifications required

Expiry date: 25/06/2026
Class 2 HGV Driver/Operative
Company:
Veolia
Salary:
£35,997.0
Job Type:
Job, Entry Level
Location:
Brent, London