Team Leader Driver (Container Delivery)

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Team Leader Driver to operate vehicles up to 7.5 tonne, lead a small team, and ensure compliance with vehicle regulations. The ideal candidate must hold a current LGV Driving Licence and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. This full-time role offers support, training, and a range of benefits including subsidized public transport and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Free personal trainer program

Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Drive various vehicles up to 7.5 tonne.
• Lead a small operational team.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and compliance checks.
• Collect waste and recyclable materials.
• Route plan daily work schedules.
• Promote good customer service.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Self-motivation

Health & Safety understanding

Problem assessment and practical solutions

Prioritization skills

Numeracy and literacy skills

Multi-tasking

Flexible working approach

Education

Current clean LGV Driving Licence (category C)

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (DCPC)

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Team Leader Driver (Container Delivery) working from our Depot at Carrwood Road, Castleford.

What will be expected from me?

The postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders, customers and have excellent communication and inter-personel skills.
• To deal with conflict situations.
• To be self‑motivated and can motivate others.
• To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
• To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
• To display good numeracy and literacy skills.
• To have the ability to multi‑task and display a flexible working approach.

What I might be doing?

The postholder as part of their roles and responsibilities will:

• Drive various vehicles up to 7.5 tonne.
• Lead a small operational team.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks, and FTA vehicle compliance.
• Collect waste and recyclable materials from across the district.
• Route plan daily work schedules, and work closely with the commercial waste team.
• Promote good customer service and willingness to be involved in promoting the service to maximise future income.

Essential requirements:

• Current clean LGV Driving Licence (category C). The Licence to show no more than 6 penalty points as per current national driving penalties system.
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (DCPC).

What can I expect?

• This is a full‑time post of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock.

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