Waste Management Driver/Team Leader

West Lancashire Borough Council; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council in Skelmersdale is seeking a Waste Management Team Leader/Driver at the Robert Hodge Centre to lead the Waste Services team and deliver a high-quality service to residents.

You will work closely with Waste Management Officers and partner organisations, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills, and enthusiasm for outdoor work. The role supports a 4-day week from Tuesday to Friday with permanent, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, motivated individuals.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Active individuals that enjoy working outdoors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Job description

DesignatedWorkstyle: None Allocated

Salary: £32,061 to £33,699pay award pending

PostType: Full Time

Hours: 36 per week

Tenure: Permanent

Published: Friday 11 September 2026

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 25 September 2026

Reference: HR-0141-26

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Waste Services for the recruitment for a Waste Management Team Leader/Driver based at the Robert Hodge Centre in Skelmersdale.

As part of our commitment to reducing waste and increasing reuse and recycling, you will work closely with our existing Waste Services teams and Waste Management Officers to deliver an excellent service to our residents.

We’re looking for candidates with strong interpersonal skills who can work effectively with residents, colleagues, and partner organisations to achieve great outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

• Friendly, motivated individuals
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Active individuals that enjoy working outdoors
• Available to work a 4-day week (Tuesday to Friday)

What we offer:

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive employer. Joining us means you can benefit from:

• And much more—discover all our benefits on our Benefits of Working for the Council page.

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in our community, we’d love to hear from you!