7.5 T Driver Team Leader

Veolia; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in London seeks a 7.5T Driver Team Leader. You'll manage a team and ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled. The ideal candidate has a valid 7.5T license, CPC, experience in waste management, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for community support.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

One paid volunteer day annually

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid driving license for 7.5T vehicles.
• Experience in team management.
• Knowledge of local geography.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractual obligations are met daily.
• Check vehicles and equipment before shifts.
• Provide staff with appropriate daily tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Skills

7.5T Licence / C1 Licence

Valid CPC and Tacho Card

Experienced managing and leading a team

Local Geographical knowledge

Good IT Skills

Tools

Waste management systems (e.g., Echo)

Job description

7.5T Driver Team Leader

Salary: £32,427.72 per annum, plus Veolia benefits and pension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week , 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: 79 Holmes Rd, London, NW5 3AP

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• 20 days of annual leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure that the contractual obligations are completed in the required times as part of your daily duties.
• Ensure all priority routes are completed as per contract and checked regularly throughout the day
• Assist your Manager to ensure that the daily checking of vehicles, barrows and other equipment checks are completed at the commencement of each shift and that the appropriate forms are correctly completed
• All employees are to be signed on and any reports relating to sickness, absenteeism or lateness are to be forwarded to the Manager
• Ensure that all staff are given the appropriate worksheet, round/beat sheet and map relating to their specific daily tasks with any amendments or variations and that they fully understand these tasks
• On completion of daily work, ensure Daily Log Sheets, used by you, are completed and forwarded to the Communications Room at the end of the shift to which they relate
• Ensure that the Depots and areas are kept in a clean, tidy and safe state at all times
• When required, deputise for your Manager - but any operational, disciplinary or financial matters are to be discussed with your Senior Manager before action is taken
• Undertake daily contract monitoring surveys and assist with generating associated reports as necessary
• On occasions you may be requested to carry out other duties not included in this job description.

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• 7.5T Licence / C1 Licence

• Valid CPC and Tacho Card

• Experienced managing and leading a team.
• Local Geographical knowledge
• Experience in using waste management systems including, but not limited to, Echo
• Experience working with local authority clients
• Good IT Skills

Desired:

• Effective Communication skills
• Prior experience working within waste management

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.