Salary: £15.84 per hour (current role holders are earning over £50,000 per annum with extras included)

-Additional hours worked during the week or Saturdays will be paid at time and a half

-Sundays and Bank Holidays are paid at double time

-Hourly uplift when working away from home, including paid accommodation and meal allowance

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30 

Weekends as required plus a shared out-of-hours emergency call-out rota system

Working away from home for extensive periods on a national basis. 

Location: Brownhills, WS8 7DG

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.

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;

• 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

• 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;

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.

This role includes working away from home, sometimes for extensive periods on a national basis

• Operating High Air Flow Machine / Specialist Vacuum Tanker Vehicles 

• Loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from customer sites and disposal sites 

• Additional duties will be required such as storage tank / vessel cleaning under confined space regulations, high pressure water jetting and repackaging of hazardous materials. 

• Dealing with plant shutdowns, trauma and crime scene cleaning, chemical emergency response, confined space and working at height rescue services. 

• Complete daily checks of the vehicle and use the onboard technology to complete work notes

• Comply with all traffic laws and legislation and ensure their work environment is safe and clean at all times.

What we're looking for;

• HGV Class 1 Licence

• An up-to-date CPC / DIGI Tachograph card

• Valid ADR Licence (Tanks & Packages)

• Ability to pass a medical suitable for active wearing and use of breathing apparatus due to the nature of the role 

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.