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Gerrards Cross

Driver/Operative

Veolia
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£42,000 - £47,000/Year
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Description

Location
Gerrards Cross, SL9 8TE

Hours
48 hours per week. Varied start times between 02:00 - 04:00 am. Finishing times may vary on occasion, so some flexibility is required. Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work required.

Salary
£44,744.15 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly. £5.00 daily meal allowance. Enhanced allowances are available for night shifts and single person routes where eligibility criteria are met.

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 to planned collection locations and moving and emptying multiple waste containers
- Lifting bins of all weights and sizes
- Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
- Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
- Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loads
- Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up.

What we can offer you:
- 20 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
- Stream - Employee financial wellbeing 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.

Requirements

Experience
Essential: Class 2 (Cat C) licence, up to date CPC Digi / Tachograph Card.
Desirable: Roro, Skip and Dustcart experience would be a distinct advantage. Experience in Waste Management is beneficial.

About you
Reliable and safety conscious with a strong work ethic. Able to work flexibly to meet operational needs. Committed to delivering excellent service and supporting local communities.

Qualifications
Valid Class 2 (Cat C) driving licence and CPC Digi / Tachograph Card are essential for this role.

Expiry date: 29/10/2026
Driver/Operative
Company:
Veolia
Salary:
£42,000 - £47,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Gerrards Cross