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

Team Leader

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £38,219.98 per annum plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours a week Location: Padworth Lane Lower Padworth Reading Berkshire RG7 4JF

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.

As a Team Leader you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people’s 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• 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

• Assist the Collections Supervisors and Management team in achieving successful delivery of the waste collections service, standing in to deliver service requirements during the Supervisor's absence
• Ensure all staff are aware of and strictly follow health and safety procedures at all times, carrying out regular field inspections to ascertain safe working practices and improvements
• Coach and support operatives to work safely, setting a standard by leading by example and being proactive and conscientious whilst at work
• Ensure all resources are in a safe, clean and operable working condition; report and monitor any occurring issues/defects without delay and ensure all accidents are fully investigated
• Assist with the booking of staff in/out, training of staff and liaising with client waste officers
• Liaise with the Contract Management team, administrators and other Veolia departments regarding service issues and take improvement action proactively
• Manage and control sickness/absence levels, being responsible for taking improvement/remedial action
• Ensure the fleet is kept clean, investigate and report to the Supervisor if accidents/damage takes place
• Identify where additional training is required and recognise where operatives could be given the opportunity to further their career within the company
• Understand and use all operational software systems for service and vehicle compliance, as well as safety reporting
• Proactively engage with staff across the contract, promote outlets/forums such as H&S meetings and actively participate

What we're looking for

• DCPC and LGV licence (Class C)
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to conduct risk assessments with accuracy and understanding of compliance
• Team working capabilities and problem-solving skills with creative thinking
• Knowledge of fleet and traffic compliance and health and safety legislation
• Experience in work planning and allocation using computer systems
• Operational knowledge including vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Ability to work on your own initiative with flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to build strong relationships and deal effectively with people at different levels
• Professional, proactive approach with a keenness for personal development
• Very strong IT skills for multiple software packages (desirable)
• Previous experience working in a highly regulated industry (desirable)
• Experience leading a team of people (desirable)

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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.