Job Vacancy Jobholders must hold an LGV Category C Driving License and be able to work unsupervised. To be fully competent in the role, jobholders must have an understanding of waste management and understand the responsibilities involved in co-ordinating the team. CLOSING DATE - 22nd February 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - 5th March 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Driver Team Leader x3 Directorate: Place Location: Stobhill Depot Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 07:30-15:15 (30 minute unpaid break each day) & Friday, 07:30-15:00 (30 minute unpaid break) Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £31,445.76 per annum. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.