Team Leader LGV Driver (Seasonal)
Salary: £21,448.50 – £23,652.75 (Grade 6, 27.75 hours, Permanent)
Expires: 14/12/2025
Company: Wakefield Council
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Part Time
An exciting opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Team Leader LGV Driver working from our Depot at Newton Bar, Wakefield. This is a seasonal post within the Waste Recycling Service, running from March to November. The successful applicant will work 39 weeks per year (March to November) and are not required to work December through to February, though offers of occasional extra work may be made. A pro‑rata salary payment will be made in 12 equal monthly instalments.
What will be expected from me?
* Be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders and customers and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Deal with conflict situations.
* Be self‑motivated and able to motivate others.
* Have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
* Assess problems and provide practical solutions.
* Prioritise conflicting demands.
* Display good numeracy and literacy skills.
* Multi‑task and display a flexible working approach.
What I might be doing?
* Drive various LGV/Non‑LGV vehicles.
* Lead a small operational team.
* Carry out daily vehicle checks and FTA vehicle compliance.
* Collect waste and recyclable materials from across the district.
Essential requirements:
* Current clean LGV Driving Licence (category C) with no more than 6 penalty points.
* Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC).
What can I expect?
* Full‑time post of 37 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday – March to November)
* 2.25 hours contractual overtime per week.
* Support and ongoing training.
* Discounted and subsidised public transport.
* The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Great range of benefits including discounted membership to leisure facilities, free 12‑week exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle‑to‑work scheme and many more.
Want to know more?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact Tommy Archer.
Tel: 01924 302001
E‑mail: tarcher@wakefield.gov.uk
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