Job Description

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Join Veolia Environmental Services as a Driver (Operator) in our Metro Packaged Waste team. Operating various vehicles including front, rear lift and forklift.

Based at our Welshpool site, servicing customers across the region.

Be part of a sustainable waste management company committed to environmental responsibility.

Mon - Fri - 6.00 am starts 8 - 10 hrs on average and overtime as required

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work with a supportive operations team
• Commitment to safe working practices and employee wellbeing

What you'll be responsible for

• Collecting and transporting packaged controlled waste safely and responsibly
• Operating Veolia vehicles and forklift equipment to load/unload waste
• Completing pre and post-trip vehicle inspections and documentation
• Ensuring waste is delivered to licensed disposal depots in compliance with regulations
• Maintaining vehicles and work areas to high cleanliness standards

What you'll need to be successful

• Current HR Class driver's licence (essential)
• Bulk Dangerous Goods Licence (essential)
• LF Forklift High Risk Licence (essential)
• Waste industry experience and hazardous goods knowledge (desirable)
• Commitment to safety and the Veolia Always Safe Charter

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.