Driver/Loader/Yard Man

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £33,560.27 per annum plus Veolia benefits</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: 48 hours per week, starting at 06:30 am</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Widnes, WA8 0TH</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. With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential</p>

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

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">22 days of annual leave, increasing 1 day per year to 25 after a qualifying period</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn £1000</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">Stream - Employee financial well being support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards</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">Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Driving company vans safely and professionally in line with road traffic legislation and company procedure</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carrying out daily vehicle walk around checks and reporting defects</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Collecting commercial waste and recycling from customer premises</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Loading and unloading waste containers safely and efficiently</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensuring all collections are completed on time and in line with service schedules</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Using in-cab technology and mobile devices to complete route information and report issues</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reporting contaminated bins, missed collections, access issues or customer concerns</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintaining a high standard of health & safety at all times</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Delivering excellent customer service and representing the business professionally</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting depot operations and assisting other crews when required</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Keeping vehicles and work areas clean and tidy</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintaining good yard discipline and completing weekly stock checks</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">Full UK driving licence</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good communication and teamwork skills</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong awareness of health & safety</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to carry out manual handling tasksDesirable:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience in waste collections, logistics or driving roles</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience using handheld devices or route management systems</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Knowledge of commercial waste and recycling streams</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Van driving experience in busy urban environmentsWhat'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>