£39,473 – £39,473SeniorFull Time
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HGV Class 2 Driver / Team Leader
Salary: £39,473.16 per annum, plus Veolia benefits
Overtime Available* : Week days paid x1.5, Saturdays paid x1.5, Sundays paid x2.0
Our drivers can currently earn up to an additional £1.500 per month in voluntary overtime based on working an average 50 hours overtime per month.
Sign-On Bonus: £750 after 1 month of employment and another £750 after 12 months
Grade: Ops
Hours: 39 hours per week, 7:30am - 15:48pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Alperton Central Depot,Marsh Road, Alperton Lane,Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 1ES
What we can offer you:
- 25 Days annual leave
- Refer a driver to us once you’ve joined and earn up to £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.
- 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
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 you'll be doing:
Complete daily checks on vehicles, crews and other equipment.
If required, drive a HGV truck and assist with loading activities.
Ensure staff are completing their allocated tasks and duties in a timely and efficient manner to maximise productivity.
Maintain and build relationships with internal and external customers.
Report any vehicle, plant or equipment defects and ensure this is reported to the line manager.
Ensure staff are dressed appropriately, in line with Health and Safety wearing full PPE.
Carry out Team leader checks from the monitoring list
Where requested, carry out any duties as required by your Line Manager and cover for PM team leader when required.
What we're looking for;
Essential:
Valid UK Class 2 Licence.
An up-to-date CPC / DIGI card.
Team Leadership and mentoring experience.
Ability to work well as a team with excellent communication skills.
IT Skills, Experience in a similar environment would be essential
Basic understanding of Health & Safety at work
Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements
Strong understanding of waste handling, disposal, and recycling processes
Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities
Desirable:
Prior Class 2 Driving Experience.
IOSH training
Risk Assessment training
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.
