Driver/Loader

Contract type Permanent

Working Pattern Full time

Location based Evercreech

Hours per week 40

Salary £36,733.94+ £5000 welcome bonus (subject to T&C's)

Summary of vacancy

Are you an experienced or newly qualified HGV Class 2 Driver Loader ready for a hands‑on role that keeps you active, valued, and rewarded?

Join SUEZ and play a key role in delivering essential waste and recycling services across Evercreech. This role requires you to regularly get out of the vehicle and support with loading up to 150 times or more each day, making a real impact in your local community every day.

About The Role

• You will be based at our Evercreech, 3 Evercreech Jct, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet BA4 6NA
• The contracted hours are 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 06:15 - 14:45
• £5000 welcome bonus (subject to T&C's)
• You will be earning a salary of £36,733.94
• You’ll be required to work the Saturday following bank holiday
• Overtime is available at an enhanced rate

What will I be doing?

• You will be responsible for both driving the vehicle and supporting with the loading of household waste and recycling, working as part of a team to complete daily collections efficiently.
• Delivering a reliable, high-quality service to residents
• Always working to strict health & safety standards
• You’ll primarily operate RCVs (Refuse Collection Vehicles) + Recycling Vehicles as required giving you variety in your day-to-day work.

What are the requirements?

• Class 2 (Category C) licence, valid CPC card and Tachograph card
• Newly qualified drivers welcome, as well as experienced drivers
• A reliable, safety-focused attitude with good communication skills
• A team player with a strong work ethic
• Waste or RCV experience is advantageous but not essential as full training is provided.

What You’ll Get

• £5,000 joining bonus
• Competitive salary with excellent overtime earning potential
• BUPA dental plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Costco membership
• Great work/life balance with no long-haul driving

Long-term career opportunities with a leading environmental business

If you're looking for a stable, local driving role with great pay, benefits, and career prospects, this is your chance to join a team that makes a real difference every day.

Who We Are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect, acting ethically and with integrity is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

Closing Date 21/09/2026

Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.

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