Location-Aylesbury
Pay-£16.97ph
Duration-Temporary Contract until January 2027
Pertemps are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Driver Team Leader to join their Neighbourhoods service based at Pembroke Road.
This is a hands-on frontline leadership role responsible for delivering safe and efficient domestic and commercial waste collection services across the local area. Leading a small crew of Loaders, you will ensure daily collections are completed safely, efficiently and to a high customer service standard.
The Role
As Driver Team Leader, you will take responsibility for:
Leading and coordinating a waste collection crew
Carrying out daily vehicle checks and ensuring vehicles are maintained to required standards
Ensuring all health and safety procedures and safe systems of work are followed
Supporting operational efficiency and service delivery across allocated routes
Reporting operational issues including missed bins, contamination, fly tipping and accidents
Communicating effectively with supervisors and operational teams
Acting as a positive ambassador for the service and supporting high team standards
This role requires someone who can make reactive operational decisions while maintaining health and safety and customer service standards at all times.
About You
To be considered, you will need:
A current HGV Class C Licence with CPC qualification
Significant post-qualification driving experience
Experience driving waste collection vehicles
Strong understanding of health and safety responsibilities
The ability to lead and motivate a small operational team
Good communication and organisational skills
The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Confidence using in-cab technology and smartphones for reporting purposesDesirable Experience
Minimum two years’ experience driving waste collection vehicles
Previous experience within waste, recycling or environmental servicesWhat’s on Offer
Temporary contract until January 2027
Full-time hours
Opportunity to work within a highly visible community service
Supportive operational team environment
Competitive local authority pay rates
If you are an experienced HGV driver with leadership experience and a strong focus on safety and service delivery, we would like to hear from you
Salary description
£16.97 - £16.97 per hour