Waste and Recycling Driver/Operative
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.43 to £14.46 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Wembley, London, HA0 1ES |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR22596_1763126965 |
Summary
Waste and Recycling Driver/Operative
Salary: £14.46 per hour for a 3.5T Driver, plus Veolia benefits
- Overtime Available, x1.5 Monday - Saturday, x2 Sundays and Bank Holidays
Hours: 39 per week, Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 14:30 or 08:00 - 16:30, 30 min unpaid break. Start time of 6am and 8am will alternate every two weeks. Shift Flexibility required
Location: Veolia Wembley - Marsh Road, Alperton Lane, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 1ES
Application Deadline = Friday 19th December 2025
Shortlisting = Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Interviews will take place = Tuesday 30th December 2025
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.
What we can offer you;
- 25 days of annual leave
- Access to our company/people's pension scheme
- 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
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing;
- Driving the internal and external footprint of the Stadium and to waste disposal sites.
- Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook and ensuring all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily.
- Maintain and clean internal and external areas of Wembley using equipment supplied.
- Completing required services, including but not limited to; manual and mechanical sweeping, jet washing, bulky waste clearance, litter removal, dog fouling, rapid response to Real Time Incidences, spillages.
- Comply with any site conditions ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed and appropriate Veolia PPE is worn at all times.
- Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with members of the public, client, staff and colleagues.
- You will be required to work overtime and weekends as required to complete your work. This may include night shift.
What we're looking for;
Essential
- Full UK clean driving licence (non-negotiable) - willing to drive sweepers and company vehicles.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety at work, compliance and Site Security is vital.
- Experience of working as part of a team with good communication skills at all levels is necessary.
- Being a team player is key to ensure we deliver a premium service to our customers.
Desirable
- Understanding and active interest in sustainable operations with high security measures.
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.