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Driver/Operative
Driver (Waste Collection) – Tonbridge, Kent
Key Details
- Salary: £43,027.20 per annum + Veolia benefits
- Hours: 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday (primarily early starts, with some exceptions requiring flexibility)
- Location: Tonbridge, Kent (TN9 1PP)
About Veolia & the Role
At Veolia, we believe that waste isn’t a burden—it’s opportunity. Our team helps transform resources, protect the environment, and serve communities through essential waste, water, and energy solutions.
As part of the UK’s largest growing fleet, our drivers play a critical role in delivering these services. Whether you are passionate about industry transformation or simply eager to perform quality work, you’ll be part of a culture of inclusion, respect, and purpose.
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What We Offer You
✅ 22 days of annual leave ✅ £1,000 referral bonus (for introducing a new driver) ✅ Pension scheme & tax advantages ✅ Free physiotherapy & mental health support ✅ Stream – Financial wellbeing benefits:
- Early access to earned pay
- Budgeting tools & financial coaching
- Discounts & rewards ✅ Exclusive discounts (groceries, retail) ✅ Comprehensive training & development ✅ Discounts on retailer purchases
Your Responsibilities
- Operate a commercial waste vehicle, collecting and emptying multiple containers at scheduled locations
- Input data into onboard systems and maintain accurate paperwork daily
- Perform routine vehicle safety checks (as per Driver Operator Handbook)
- Comply with all traffic, weight, and vehicle laws
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Requirements
Essential
- Valid Class 2 (Cat C) driving license
- Up-to-date CPC (Digi/Tachograph card)
Desirable (Not Mandatory but Helpful)
- Previous experience in waste management or logistics
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
- Proud Disability Confident Employer: Guaranteed interviews for applicants who meet minimum criteria and opt into the scheme.
- Tech idealist hashtag aligned with a supply chain revolution and sustainable future.
We’ve been named "One of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025)—because we invest in our people.
Apply today and be part of a team that doesn’t just change waste—it changes the world.
(Flexible hours required—earlier starts mostly, but sometimes later shifts.)
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