Waste Management Driver

Civic Recruitment Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Waste Management Driver / Team Leader on a 2 months contract with a Local Authority in Lancashire. You will supervise refuse and recycling crews and assist the Waste Management Officer to ensure safe, efficient collection services.

Working hours are 36 per week, Tue-Fri, 06:30–16:15 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Umbrella rate £22.31 per hour, with overtime opportunities and bi-weekly pay.

Qualifications

• C1 Driving Licence (Essential).
• Candidates with more than 3 licence points cannot be considered.
• Experience in Waste Management, Refuse Collection or Recycling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise waste collection crews.
• Assist the Waste Management Officer with day-to-day operational activities.
• Issue work instructions and monitor completion of tasks.
• Collect domestic, commercial and industrial waste.
• Collect recycling and compostable materials.
• Operate waste collection vehicles and associated equipment.
• Complete round monitoring and service status information.
• Ensure vehicles, plant and equipment are used safely and correctly.
• Report vehicle and equipment defects through agreed procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene and site security.
• Attend operational meetings as required.
• Complete service documentation and use in-cab technology systems.
• Support service delivery across Refuse & Recycling operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Driving

Health & safety

Outdoor work

In-cab technology

Job description

Job Description

2 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Umbrella - £22.31 per hour - Umbrella

Job Purpose

As a Waste Management Driver / Team Leader, you will support the Waste Management Officer in supervising operational crews while undertaking refuse and recycling collection services across the borough. You will be responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with service standards.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Lead and supervise waste collection crews.
• Assist the Waste Management Officer with day-to-day operational activities.
• Issue work instructions and monitor completion of tasks.
• Collect domestic, commercial and industrial waste.
• Collect recycling and compostable materials.
• Operate waste collection vehicles and associated equipment.
• Complete round monitoring and service status information.
• Ensure vehicles, plant and equipment are used safely and correctly.
• Report vehicle and equipment defects through agreed procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene and site security.
• Attend operational meetings as required.
• Complete service documentation and use in-cab technology systems.
• Support service delivery across Refuse & Recycling operations.

Essential Experience Required

• C1 Driving Licence (Essential).
• Candidates with more than 3 licence points cannot be considered.
• Previous Waste Management, Refuse Collection or Recycling experience.
• Experience driving vehicles requiring a C1 Licence.
• Experience leading or supervising operational teams.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience using in-cab technology and service records desirable.
• Good communication and team leadership skills.

Additional Information to Note

• Working Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Tuesday to Friday.
• Shift Pattern: 06:30 - 16:15.
• 30 Minute Unpaid Lunch Break.
• Stanley Industrial Estate, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EE.
• C1 Driving Licence Required.
• Do Not Apply With Standard Category B Licence Only.
• Maximum 3 Penalty Points Permitted.
• DVLA Check Required.
• Induction Required at Stanley Industrial Estate.
• Overtime Opportunities Available (Monday and Saturday Work).
• Reason for Hire: Long-Term Sickness Cover.
• Work Offered On An As-Needed Basis.
• No Guaranteed Hours.
• Supplier Submission Deadline: 26th October 2026.
• 3 Years References Required.
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.

Requirements

As a Waste Management Driver / Team Leader, you will support the Waste Management Officer in supervising operational crews while undertaking refuse and recycling collection services across the borough. You will be responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with service standards.