Team Leader

Trades Workforce Solutions; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling firm is seeking a Team Leader for their Hartlepool site. In this key role, you will supervise a team to meet daily production targets while ensuring safety protocols are observed. Ideal candidates will have experience in a supervisory capacity within recycling or similar fields. Unique opportunities include a competitive pay rate starting at £13.35 per hour, Monday to Friday shifts, and a transition to permanent employment for successful candidates. Apply now for a chance to make an impact in a reputable sector.

Benefits

Pay starting from £13.35 per hour

No weekend work

Ongoing support from the agency

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Background in recycling, waste, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Ability to work long shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of recycling operatives.
• Allocate daily tasks and manage workloads effectively.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Good understanding of health and safety procedures

Previous experience in a supervisory role

Ability to work long shifts

Job description

Team Leader – Recycling Site (Temp to Perm)

Location : Hartlepool

Working Hours : Monday to Friday | 06:00 – 18:00

Pay Rate Starting from : £13.35 per hour

Agency Overview

Our client, a well-established recycling and waste management operator, is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join their busy recycling site in Hartlepool. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering long-term prospects for the right candidate.

Role Overview

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising siteatives, ensuring daily targets are met while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and operational efficiency. This is a hands‑on role, leading by example on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of recycling operatives


• Allocate daily tasks and manage workloads effectively


• Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times


• Monitor productivity and report performance to site management


• Carry out basic paperwork and shift reporting


• Support training and induction of new starters


• Maintain cleanliness and organisation across the site

Health & Safety

• Enforce site health, safety, and environmental procedures


• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings as required


• Identify hazards and report incidents or near misses promptly


• Ensure all staff wear correct PPE at all times

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role


• Background in recycling, waste, manufacturing, or industrial environments


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• Good understanding of health and safety procedures


• Ability to work long shifts in a fast‑paced environment

Desirable

• Experience within a recycling or waste management site


• FLT or plant machinery experience (training may be provided)

What’s in It for You

• Pay starting from £13.35 per hour


• Monday to Friday working pattern – no weekends


• Temp-to-perm opportunity with a reputable employer


• Ongoing support from the agency

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please apply now or contact the agency for further details.