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Van Driver/Loader

Veolia
Croydon Full-time
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Van Driver / Loader

Salary: £28,080\.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday \- Friday, 4am start time

Location: Croydon, CR0 4XB

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 we can offer you;

  • 22 days of annual leave, increasing 1 day per year to 25 after a qualifying period

  • 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;
  • Driving company vans safely and professionally in line with road traffic legislation and company procedures

  • Carrying out daily vehicle walk around checks and reporting defects

  • Collecting commercial waste and recycling from customer premises

  • Loading and unloading waste containers safely and efficiently

  • Ensuring all collections are completed on time and in line with service schedules

  • Using in\-cab technology and mobile devices to complete route information and report issues

  • Reporting contaminated bins, missed collections, access issues or customer concerns

  • Maintaining a high standard of health \& safety at all times

  • Delivering excellent customer service and representing the business professionally

  • Supporting depot operations and assisting other crews when required

  • Keeping vehicles and work areas clean and tidy
What we’re looking for

Essential:

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Good communication and teamwork skills

  • Strong awareness of health \& safety

  • Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude

  • Ability to carry out manual handling tasks
Desirable:
  • Previous experience in waste collections, logistics or driving roles

  • Experience using handheld devices or route management systems

  • Knowledge of commercial waste and recycling streams

  • Van driving experience in busy urban environments
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.

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