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Telford, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
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Salary: £15.30ph with overtime paid at 1.5
Location: Hortonwood 60, Telford, TF1 7AD
Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 07:00 till 15:30
Overtime as required, including Good Friday and 8 Saturdays following Bank Holidays.
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.
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 we can offer you;
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to our people’s pension scheme
Excellent work life balance
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
Permanent opportunity to join a supportive team.
No better role in the industry for a work/homelife balance
Free DCPC training
What you’ll be doing;
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.
Collecting recycling, refuse, garden and food waste from domestic properties in Telford and Wrekin
Driving the refuse vehicles and assisting with the loading of waste onto the vehicle
Operating vehicles in line with all training, procedures and legal requirements to protect the safety of yourself, your team and the public.
Checking your vehicle for condition and roadworthiness, completing the appropriate forms and reporting any issues immediately.
Recording work completed using an onboard tablet device and reporting any safety or collection issues that arise.
Ensure the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up before leaving the area.
What we’re looking for;
Cat C (Class 2) Licence
Digi / Tachograph Card
Driver CPC
Must be willing to load as well as drive
Experience in the Waste Industry and a customer facing role is preferred
This role involves manual handling and being outdoors in all weather conditions
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.
