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$56k per year
Location
In office (Basildon)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Veolia scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Veolia UK is the British arm of the French environmental services group Veolia, headquartered in London and providing waste collection, recycling, energy recovery, water and energy services to councils, businesses and industry. It runs municipal collection contracts, materials recovery and energy recovery facilities, hazardous waste plants and industrial cleaning services across England, Scotland and Wales, with a regional head office at Kingswood Lakeside in Cannock. Its openings span HGV and LGV drivers, plant operators and yard operatives, EC&I and mobile technicians, engineers, team leaders, contract and service delivery managers and sales and marketing executives.

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £42,111.00per annum, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 48 hours per week - Monday to Friday 14:00 - 22:00

Location: Basildon, SS13 1DL

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 we can offer you;

  • 20 days of annual leave
  • Access to our company pension scheme
  • Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
  • Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
  • •Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  • One paid day's leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing;

  • Driving and Maintaining both Telehandler and Shovel
  • Managing a team of pickers
  • Ensuring productivity targets set by the Business Manager are met
  • Unloading waste from vehicles, loading bales on vehicles and moving waste around the site, including feeding hoppers
  • Ensuring compliance with Health and safety, fleet and other relevant company policies and procedures
  • Being aware of Management principles
  • Maintain good relationships with suppliers coming to site

What we’re looking for;

Essentia l:

  • Loading Shovel, 360 grab, and clamp truck licences
  • Basic I.T knowledge

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in recycling and waste management

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.

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