Driver Team Leader
Location: Aylesbury
Pay: £16.97 per hour
Duration: Temporary contract until January 2027
We are recruiting a Driver Team Leader for a Neighbourhoods service based at Pembroke Road.
The Role
* 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
About You
* 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 purposes
Desirable Experience
* Minimum two years’ experience driving waste collection vehicles
* Previous experience within waste, recycling or environmental services
What’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.
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