Driver 7.5 T/Operative

<p class="text-muted mb-3">7.5T Driver/Loader</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: 40 hours weekly</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay: £30,513.60 annually</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Watford, Hertfordshire WD18 0FL</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">What we can offer you;</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">26 days annual leave</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Access to our people's pension scheme.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Free physiotherapy service.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What you'll be doing;</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To Drive a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes and to operate a mechanical broom although training will be given to the individual.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To work alone or as part of a team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To ensure that the tasks are completed to schedule, and report any discrepancies immediately to your Foreman or Manager</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Empty litterbins found within your beat, ensuring that the liners are replaced properly and bins locked back up.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To maintain a courteous and professional relationship with members of the public, client staff and colleagues.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Report locations of any fly-tipping, graffiti, fly-posting, or damaged/missing litter bins to your Foreman.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What we're looking for;</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">CPC Qualification is essential</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid driving licence</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience in a similar role.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to Work on own initiative as well as part of a team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good organisation skills</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reliable, punctual and customer orientated</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good communication skillsDesirable:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous Waste experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What's next?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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</p>