Driver 7.5 T/Operative
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Veolia scores A on the Alion truth index.
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7.5T Driver/Loader
Hours: 40 hours weekly
Pay: £30,513.60 annually
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire WD18 0FL
What we can offer you;
- 26 days annual leave
- 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.
- 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.
- Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.
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;
- To support the delivery of the Street’s and Parks cleansing and maintenance services. Ensuring the delivery of customer focused high quality services in line with the Council's expectations
- To Drive a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes and to operate a mechanical broom although training will be given to the individual.
- To work alone or as part of a team
- To ensure that the tasks are completed to schedule, and report any discrepancies immediately to your Foreman or Manager
- At the start of each shift and prior to leaving the depot, check your equipment to ensure it is in good condition and exchange damaged or worn-out items.
- Empty litterbins found within your beat, ensuring that the liners are replaced properly and bins locked back up.
- To ensure that all accidents that occur during the shift are reported fully to your Foreman/Manager, to the Police if appropriate and that accident reports are completed before you leave work.
- To maintain a courteous and professional relationship with members of the public, client staff and colleagues.
- To comply with Health and Safety legislation, in particular adherence to relevant company Codes of Practices and Policies relating to safe working procedures at all times.
- Report locations of any fly-tipping, graffiti, fly-posting, or damaged/missing litter bins to your Foreman.
- When needed undertake the necessary daily checks as per the Drivers/Operator handbook and comply with all traffic laws and legislation with relation to your duties including the security and weight of loads
What we’re looking for;
Essential:
- CPC Qualification is essential
- Valid driving licence
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Ability to Work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Good organisation skills
- Reliable, punctual and customer orientated
- Good communication skills
Desirable:
- Previous Waste experience
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.