Driver / Operative
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026. Veolia scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Salary: £41,429.28 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly
£5.00 daily meal allowance, and Single person allowance - Earn an extra £41.16 daily when you complete over 110 bins
Hours: 48 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 4am starts
Required to work Saturdays and Bank Holidays on a rota basis
Location: Telford, TF1 7LJ
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. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 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;
- 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 commercial waste containers
- Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
- Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
- Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including and weight of loads
What we’re looking for;
Essential:
- HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence
- Up to date CPC
- Digi / Tachograph Card
Desired:
- Prior Experience in the Waste Industry
- Good Local geographical knowledge
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.