At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive to collection locations, manage waste containers, and ensure vehicle compliance.
- Company: Join Veolia, a leader in environmental services with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Earn £39,835.85 annually, enjoy 22 days leave, and access various discounts.
- Other info: Ongoing training and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on your community while enjoying a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Must have a Class 2 licence and a can-do attitude.
The predicted salary is between 39835 - 39835 £ per year.
Salary: £39,835.85 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly £5.00 daily meal allowance
Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday 4am starts, 1 in 4 Saturdays working required
Location: Norwich, NR5 0TL
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.
What we can offer you:
- 22 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
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
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're looking for:
- Essential: Class 2 (Cat C) licence
- Up to date CPC / Digi card
- Waste Management experience
Desirable: Being a team player is key to ensuring our collections run smoothly. A can do attitude and strong time management skills.
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.
Class 1 Driver (C+E) employer: Accelerate Personnel
At Veolia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary of £39,835.85 per annum along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes 22 days of annual leave, a daily meal allowance, and access to resources supporting your physical, mental, and financial health. Our inclusive work culture fosters employee growth through ongoing training opportunities, while our commitment to community service ensures that every Class 1 Driver plays a vital role in making a positive impact in Norwich and beyond.
