Location
Stanley Industrial Estate, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EE, United Kingdom.

Hours
36 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, 06:30 - 16:15 with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Overtime opportunities available (Monday and Saturday work).

Salary
£22.31 per hour

About the Role
As a Waste Management Driver / Team Leader, you will support the Waste Management Officer in supervising operational crews while undertaking refuse and recycling collection services across the borough. You will be responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with service standards. Key duties include leading and supervising waste collection crews, assisting with day-to-day operational activities, issuing work instructions and monitoring task completion, collecting domestic, commercial, and industrial waste as well as recycling and compostable materials. You will operate waste collection vehicles and associated equipment, complete round monitoring and service status information, ensure safe use of vehicles, plant, and equipment, report defects through agreed procedures, maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene, and site security, attend operational meetings, complete service documentation, and use in-cab technology systems. This role supports service delivery across refuse and recycling operations. The position is a 2-month contract covering long-term sickness with work offered on an as-needed basis and no guaranteed hours. Induction will be required at Stanley Industrial Estate. A DVLA check is mandatory.

Experience
- C1 Driving Licence (essential). Candidates with more than 3 licence points cannot be considered.
- Previous experience in Waste Management, Refuse Collection, or Recycling.
- Experience driving vehicles requiring a C1 Licence.
- Experience leading or supervising operational teams.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
- Experience using in-cab technology and service records is desirable.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

About you
Good communication and team leadership skills are essential. You must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining high standards of hygiene and site security.

Qualifications
A valid C1 Driving Licence is required. Standard Category B licence holders are not eligible to apply. A maximum of 3 penalty points on the licence is permitted. A DVLA check will be conducted. Induction training will be provided.