Waste Management Driver/Team Leader

About the role

Join a dedicated team that keeps the local community clean and safe by delivering essential waste management services. This contract role involves leading a crew of waste operatives and driving collection vehicles across the borough. The position starts ASAP for an initial eight‑week period with the possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities

• Drive and operate refuse collection and other fleet vehicles in line with road traffic legislation, council procedures and health‑and‑safety standards.
• Lead, supervise and support a team of waste operatives during daily collection rounds.
• Ensure domestic, commercial, recycling and bulky waste collections are completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections, report defects and arrange maintenance promptly.
• Complete vehicle checks, route documentation and collection records accurately.
• Monitor crew attendance, performance and conduct while maintaining high customer‑service standards.
• Handle, collect and dispose of waste in accordance with environmental regulations and council policies.
• Assist with route planning to meet agreed timeframes.

Required profile

• Valid HGV driving licence.
• Experience leading a small team in a logistics or waste‑collection environment.
• Strong knowledge of health‑and‑safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and report issues.

Required skills

• Valid HGV driving licence

What we offer

• Full‑time contractor role for an initial eight‑week period.
• Competitive hourly rate of £17‑£17.12.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the local community.