HGV Class 2 Driver Team Leader (Waste & Recycling)

HGV Class 2 Driver Team Leader (Waste & Recycling)

£17.57 per hour | Immediate Start | Temp to Perm Opportunity

Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for your next opportunity?

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver Team Leader to join the Neighbourhood Services team in Aylesbury.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine professional driving with team leadership, helping to deliver an essential service to local communities while supporting a team of Waste & Recycling Operatives.

What you'll receive

£17.57 per hour
Monday to Friday working pattern (44.25 hours per week)
Occasional Saturday working
Temporary role with the opportunity to become permanent
Immediate start available
Work for Buckinghamshire Council through one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies
Join a supportive team delivering an essential frontline service
Location: Recycling & Waste Services, 18 Pembroke Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1DB

About the role

As a Driver Team Leader, you'll be responsible for safely operating a refuse collection vehicle while leading a crew of Waste & Recycling Operatives throughout your daily collection route.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll ensure collections are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard while maintaining excellent health and safety practices.

Your responsibilities will include:

Safely driving and operating a refuse collection vehicle
Leading and supporting your collection crew throughout the working day
Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures
Monitoring safe working practices and promoting a positive safety culture
Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
Ensuring collections are completed efficiently and on schedule
Working closely with supervisors and colleagues to resolve any issues on route
Providing excellent service to local residents and businesses
 
About you

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

A valid HGV Class 2 driving licence
A valid Driver CPC qualification
Previous experience driving HGV Class 2 vehicles
Experience leading or supervising a team, or the confidence to take responsibility for a small crew
Good communication and organisational skills
A strong commitment to health and safety
A positive, reliable and professional approach
Experience within waste collection, highways or environmental services would be beneficial but is not essential.

About Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to local communities and values employees who take pride in making a difference.

By joining the team, you'll benefit from:

A welcoming and inclusive working environment
The opportunity to secure a permanent position
Ongoing support and development
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Team fundraising and social events
The opportunity to play a key role in delivering vital public services
 
Apply today

We're recruiting immediately for this position and applications will be reviewed as they're received.

If you're an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a role that offers responsibility, leadership and the opportunity to join Buckinghamshire Council, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed