Team Leader LGV Driver

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wakefield is seeking a Team Leader LGV Driver for a full-time role, requiring a clean LGV Driving Licence and team leadership skills. You will manage daily vehicle operations, drive LGV vehicles, and lead a small team. The position offers competitive benefits including holiday, overtime, and training opportunities. Contact Pete Unwin for more details.

Benefits

29 days of Holidays plus Bank Holidays

Support and ongoing training

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Discounted leisure facility memberships

Qualifications

• Current clean LGV Driving Licence (category C) with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (DCPC).

Responsibilities

• Drive various LGV / Non LGV Vehicles.
• Lead a small operational team.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and FTA vehicle compliance.
• Collect waste and recyclable materials from across the district.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Self-motivated with team motivation skills

Understanding of Health & Safety procedures

Problem-solving skills

Prioritization skills

Numeracy and literacy skills

Multi-tasking ability

Multi-tasking

Flexible working approach

Education

Current clean LGV Driving Licence (category C)

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (DCPC)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Team Leader LGV Driver working from our Depot at South Kirkby.

Responsibilities

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-personal 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 post holder as part of their roles and responsibilities will:

• Drive various LGV / Non LGV Vehicles.
• Lead a small operational team.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks, and FTA vehicle compliance.
• Collect waste and recyclable materials from across the district.

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 (Tuesday to Friday).
• 2.25 hours contractual Overtime per week.
• 29 days of Holidays plus Bank Holidays.
• 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 leisure facilities with a 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 Pete Unwin.

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E-mail: [e-mail]

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.