Driver/Operative
Start Date: 2026-10-05T00:00:00
Location: Sandgate, Kent, GB, CT20 3
Additional Info: Any
End Date: 2027-01-03T11:01:36.727
Salary: £41,429.28 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Weekly Pay
- £5.00 Daily meal allowance
- Single person allowance - Earn an extra £39.96 daily when you complete over 110 bins
Hours: 48 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 04:00am starts
Required to work Saturdays and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.
Location: Based in Canterbury, CT3 4HQ with a requirement to work from our Folkestone outbase.
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
- 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; 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 / emptying multiple waste containers
- Lifting bins of all weights and sizes so you are always on the go
- Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
- Using onboard technology to complete work notes
- 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 / Tachograph card
Desirable
- Waste Management experience
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.
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Driver/Operative in Sandgate employer: Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc
Veolia Environmental Services (UK) Plc is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation within its multi-sector finance team. Located in Sheffield, employees benefit from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in the finance sector. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, joining Veolia means being part of a purpose-driven organisation that makes a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc Recruitment Team
