Darlington Borough Council are seeking to recruit a Team Leader in Waste Services to assist in the management of the operational waste service, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery and high standards of customer service. As well as assisting in maximising opportunities for increased trade waste business, you will perform operational duties and service monitoring, to ensure efficient service delivery and liaise with the Fitting Shop on scheduling repairs, servicing and maintenance of vehicles allocated to the waste service, to minimise service disruption.andnbsp; The successful candidate will have a full LGV licence and three yearsand39; experience of working in refuse, recycling or another related field. You will have knowledge of managing health and safety requirements in the workplace and be able to motivate staff and deliver training sessions where required.andnbsp; The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as: 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working) Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes Staff equality forums Green Car Leasing Scheme Access to a wide range of training, learning and development Physiotherapy service Confidential counselling service Great wellbeing offer Cycle to Work Scheme Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts Local and National retailer discounts Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings Arriva Employee Travel Club For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video. https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/ Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page. https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/ For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile. For a further informal discussion please contact Gary Bennett, Waste and Transport Services Manager on 01325 406660. General Information for Applicants: All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist. andnbsp;