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HGV Driver/Loader
Location: Northampton NN5 5JW
Salary: £28,089.10
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (06:30-15:00)
What we can offer you;
20 days of annual leave plus a day in lieu for working a bank holiday
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.
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;
Emptying bins or collecting bags from premises
Ensuring that any potential danger to yourself, other employees and the general public is minimised
Ensuring the road is left clean and tidy following collections, including bins placed back on the boundary and all spillages cleared
Assisting the driver when manoeuvring the vehicle, especially reversing
Acting as ambassadors on behalf of the company, ensuring that the client is treated respectfully and that all requirements are complied with where safe to do so
What we are looking for;
Essential:
Ability to communicate effectively within a team and with the public
Work on your own initiative, as well as part of a team
Reliable, punctual and focused
Desirable:
Waste industry knowledge and processes
Previous loader 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.