Driver/Operative

Company:  Veolia
Location: Llanelli
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Salary: £13 Per Hour
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Salary: 12.75 per hour plus Veolia benefitsHours: 40 per week - Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm or 7am - 3pm.


Weekend working is every other weekend 8am - 12 noon or 7am - 11am , paid at Time and one-half Saturdays and double time Sundays.

Location: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 9SD

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;

  • 20 days of annual leave (increasing to a maximum 25 days after 5 years of service)
  • 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
  • Permanent opportunity to join a supportive team, with a great work / life balance.
  • Weekly pay



What you'll be doing;

  • Collect designated waste streams (Haz and Non-haz) from around the site and off loading at the on-site Effluent treatment site (Veolia) or another area onsite.
  • Driving and loading any vehicle allocated to you.
  • Moving Skips and RoRo around the site.
  • Using a telehandler.
  • Operating vehicles in line with all training, procedures, and legal requirements to protect the safety of yourself, your team, and the client.
  • Tanker requirements for Tata maintenance.- assisting another contractor.
  • Connecting and disconnecting tanker pipework to empty bunds on site.
  • To undertake the necessary daily checks as per the driver's handbook
  • Ensuring at the end of your shift that the vehicle is tipped, washed and the cab is left hygienic, clear of litter, uniform, and personal effects.



What we're looking for;

  • Cat C (Class 1) Licence
  • ADR licence (carrying hazardous goods)
  • A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is desirable but not essential as Training can be provided.
  • An in-date passport to safety card or IOSH working safety would be an advantage but not essential as this can be provided by the company.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

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