Location
Widnes, WA8 0TH

Hours
48 hours per week, starting at 06:30 am

Salary
£33,560.27 per annum plus Veolia benefits

About the Role
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, everyone at Veolia helps work alongside communities, look after the environment, and contribute to an inclusive culture.

What you’ll be doing;
- Driving company vans safely and professionally in line with road traffic legislation and company procedure
- Carrying out daily vehicle walk around checks and reporting defects
- Collecting commercial waste and recycling from customer premises
- Loading and unloading waste containers safely and efficiently
- Ensuring all collections are completed on time and in line with service schedules
- Using in-cab technology and mobile devices to complete route information and report issues
- Reporting contaminated bins, missed collections, access issues or customer concerns
- Maintaining a high standard of health & safety at all times
- Delivering excellent customer service and representing the business professionally
- Supporting depot operations and assisting other crews when required
- Keeping vehicles and work areas clean and tidy
- Maintaining good yard discipline and completing weekly stock checks

What we can offer you;
- 22 days of annual leave, increasing 1 day per year to 25 after a qualifying period
- Refer a driver to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
- Access to our people’s pension scheme
- Free physiotherapy service
- Stream - Employee financial well being support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Veolia is 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 reflects our commitment to our people and our inclusive, rewarding workplace culture. We are dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey and are a proud Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.

Experience
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong awareness of health & safety
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude
- Ability to carry out manual handling tasks

About you
- Previous experience in waste collections, logistics or driving roles is desirable
- Experience using handheld devices or route management systems is advantageous
- Knowledge of commercial waste and recycling streams is a plus
- Van driving experience in busy urban environments is preferred

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are specified, but a full UK driving licence is essential and relevant experience is desirable.