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Driver/Operative

Veolia
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£40,000 - £51,429/Year
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Description

Location
Widnes, WA8 0TH

Hours
48 hours per week - 4 am starts finishing around 14:30 pm, working 5 out of 7 days (rota pattern). Some days you may be asked to start later so flexibility with working hours is required.

Salary
OTE of up to £51,429.28 based on £41,429.28 per annum plus Veolia benefits. Weekly pay, £5.00 daily meal allowance, single person allowance, and the opportunity to earn an extra £41.16 daily when completing over 110 bins.

About the Role
As a Driver/Operative at Veolia, you will be driving to planned collection locations and moving/emptying multiple waste containers. The role involves lifting bins of all weights and sizes, so you will be active throughout the day. You will complete daily vehicle checks as per the driver operator handbook and use onboard technology to complete work notes. Compliance with all traffic laws and legislation, including security and weight of loads, is essential. You will also ensure that the carriageway is left clean and any spillages are promptly cleaned up. Join one of the largest growing fleets in the UK and play a pivotal role in delivering essential services to local communities while helping to protect the environment.

What We Can Offer You
22 days of annual leave, refer a driver scheme with £1000 reward, access to a people’s pension scheme, free physiotherapy service, Stream employee financial wellbeing support including early access to earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching and rewards. Discounts on groceries and well-known retailers, plus access to resources supporting physical, mental, and financial health. Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Requirements

Experience
Essential: Class 2 (Category C) licence, up-to-date CPC Digi / Tachograph card. Desirable: Previous waste management experience.

About You
Reliable and flexible with working hours, physically fit to lift bins of varying weights, committed to safety and compliance, and motivated to contribute positively to the community and environment.

Qualifications
Valid Class 2 (Category C) driving licence and current CPC Digi / Tachograph card are required.

Expiry date: 05/11/2026
Driver/Operative
Company:
Veolia
Salary:
£40,000 - £51,429/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Central London