Sustainable Waste Operations Team Leader

Veolia Group; Padworth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Discounts on shopping

Health resources & wellbeing support

24/7 virtual GP for you and family

Volunteer day per year

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Group in Padworth is seeking a Team Leader to help drive a sustainable waste collections service. You will support supervisors, lead by example on safe working practices, and manage staff scheduling, training and liaison with client waste officers.

You will ensure fleet readiness, monitor safety, and coordinate with multiple Veolia departments to deliver high-quality service while promoting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• DCPC and LGV licence (Class C) required.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments with accuracy and understanding of compliance.
• Experience in leading a team and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fleet and traffic compliance and health and safety legislation.
• Experience with work planning using computer systems.
• Operational knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work on own initiative with flexibility.
• Proven relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Very strong IT skills across multiple software packages (desirable).
• Experience in a highly regulated industry (desirable).
• Previous experience leading a team (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisors and Management in delivering waste collections services.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed and conduct field inspections.
• Coach operatives to work safely and lead by example.
• Maintain safe, clean and operable resources; report defects and investigate accidents.
• Support staff booking, training, and liaison with client waste officers.
• Collaborate with Contract Management and other Veolia departments on issues and improvements.
• Manage sickness/absence and implement remedial actions.
• Keep fleet clean and report any accidents or damage.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for career progression.
• Use operational software systems for service and vehicle compliance; participate in safety reporting.

Skills

DCPC & LGV licence

Strong communication

Risk assessments

Team leadership

Fleet & traffic compliance

Work planning & allocation

Vehicle & equipment maintenance

Initiative

Relationship building

IT skills

Regulatory industry experience

Problem solving

Job description

Veolia Group in Padworth is seeking a Team Leader to help drive a sustainable waste collections service. You will support supervisors, lead by example on safe working practices, and manage staff scheduling, training and liaison with client waste officers.

You will ensure fleet readiness, monitor safety, and coordinate with multiple Veolia departments to deliver high-quality service while promoting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.