HGV Class 1 ADR Driver

Job Description

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. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Salary

£17.38 per hour plus Veolia benefits. Regular overtime available – midweek paid at time and a half (£25.95 per hour), weekend at double time (£34.60 per hour).

Hours

41.5 hours. Monday – Thursday 07:30-16:30, early finish on a Friday at 15:30. One in 14 weeks mandatory night shift rota with additional retainer payment. Additional hourly incentive payments available for shift working, major projects and responsibilities.

Location

Grangemouth, FK3 9XB.

What we can offer you

• 25 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you’ll be doing

• Driving both onsite and off site collecting waste liquids
• Undertaking the necessary daily checks as per the driver’s handbook
• Adhering to all transport and waste management legislation and ensuring all traffic laws and legislation are complied with in relation to your duties including the security and weight of loads
• Participating in pre-job risk assessments utilising a variety of tools to remove hazardous materials whilst working in a safe manner at all times to avoid taking unnecessary risks
• Reporting faults on plant, equipment and infrastructure and any other operational difficulties to a member of the line management team, as they occur
• Assisting in the maintenance of plant and equipment when instructed to do so and to assist in the commissioning of new plant, equipment and processes as required

What we’re looking for

• Cat C + E (Class 1) licence and experience
• Operating knowledge of high airflow machines and vacuum tankers
• Existing ADR Qualification (this will be maintained by Veolia)
• Up to date driver CPC (this will be maintained by Veolia)
• Must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Prepared to work flexible hours, evenings, nights and weekends if required

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We are proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. We are a Disability Confident Employer and 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 are 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.

Who is Veolia?

Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia sees opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Our values are community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect.