Senior Driver Team Leader
Salary: £32,720.43 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week: Monday – Friday 06:00am – 14:30pm
Location: Lewins Mead, Bristol
Purpose Of The Role
As a Senior Driver Team Leader, you will be driving a 3.5T van following route maps, carrying out daily vehicle checks to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate. The post holder will lead a team of street cleansing operatives to ensure cleansing of designated routes, in line with required standards and ensuring compliance with all aspects of health and safety.
You will support and/or cover Supervisor in the deployment of operatives and vehicles at the start of the shift and debriefing at the end of shift to ensure the team are safe and the work completed. This will include timesheet completion and the reporting of defective vehicles, as well as allocating and monitoring all tasks, prioritise cleansing of individual streets where necessary and proactively identify areas requiring attention.
Essential Requirements For The Role
* You have demonstrable, effective communication and interpersonal skills in order to lead and motivate the team and liaise effectively with the public and colleagues.
* You are able to follow route maps and to comply with driving and health and safety responsibilities.
* You have the ability to work independently and to use initiative for example, in prioritising streets to be cleansed.
* You have demonstrable technical knowledge of the vehicle and equipment to ensure its safe and proper use.
* A current driving licence valid for use in the UK
Our Benefits
* Employers contribution of up to 5% into the company pension scheme.
* Generous annual leave package with 25 days annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays.
* Support for Mental Health, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
* Support for your Physical Health with BUPA Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work scheme and onsite Physiotherapist.
* Employee referral scheme.
* Dedicated learning and development team including In‑House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions.
* Employee recognition awards and long service awards.
* Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme.
* Flexible working, hybrid model, part‑time, job sharing.
Note
* Due to a high number of applications, we’re unable to get back to everyone who may have applied but unfortunately didn’t get shortlisted. If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful, but we thank you very much for your interest in working for BWC and advise to check our website for new vacancies.
* We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive sufficient applications.
To discuss this role or your application please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruitment@bristolwastecompany.co.uk or by phone on 0117 440 6676.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
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