Waste Management Driver/Team Leader

Join a dedicated team making a real difference to your local community through essential waste management services. Contract to start ASAP Duration: 8 weeks with a possible extension. Job Purpose To lead and supervise a waste collection crew in the safe, efficient and timely delivery of refuse, recycling and waste management services across the borough. The post holder will be responsible for driving allocated waste collection vehicles, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and providing day-to-day support and leadership to crew members. Responsibilities • Drive and operate refuse collection vehicles and other allocated fleet vehicles in accordance with all road traffic legislation, council procedures and health and safety requirements • Lead and supervise 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 and report any defects, faults or maintenance issues promptly • Ensure that all vehicle checks, route documentation and collection records are completed accurately • Monitor crew attendance, performance and conduct while promoting high standards of customer service • Ensure all waste is handled, collected and disposed of in line with environmental regulations and council policies • Assist with route planning and ensure that collection rounds are completed within agreed timeframes Valid HGV driving licence