Senior Driver Team Leader

Location: Sea Mills, Bristol
Salary: £32,720.43 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm
 

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5T van following route maps, carrying out daily vehicle checks to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
• Leading a team of street cleansing operatives, to ensure cleansing of designated routes, in line with required standards and ensuring compliance with all aspects of health and safety.
• Supporting and/or covering the Supervisor in the deployment of operatives and vehicles at the start of the shift and debriefing at the end of shift to ensure the team are safe and the work completed. This will include timesheet completion and the reporting of defective vehicles, as well as allocating and monitoring all tasks, prioritise cleansing of individual streets where necessary and proactively identify areas requiring attention.

What We’re Looking For

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in order to lead and motivate the team and liaise effectively with the public and colleagues.
• Able to follow route maps and to comply with driving and health and safety responsibilities.
• Able to independently and to use initiative for example, in prioritising streets to be cleansed.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge of the vehicle and equipment to ensure its safe and proper use.
• A current driving licence valid for use in the UK

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• £200 employee referral bonus
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards

Everyone Belongs

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.

How to Apply

Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Contact:
Talent Acquisition Team

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0117 440 6676