Team Leader / LGV Driver

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Are you looking for a role where you can lead a team, make a real difference in the community, and develop your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment? We’re recruiting a Waste Collection Team Leader / LGV Driver to join our dedicated Operations Team at Bradley Fold.

We provide essential waste and recycling services to 84,500 households and around 1,400 businesses across Bury. Our service is for everyone, and we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people may not have worked in waste before. If you value teamwork, enjoy working outdoors, and want a role that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

You will play a key role in delivering a safe, highquality and customerfocused waste and recycling collection service, including:

• Driving waste collection vehicles safely across the Borough
• Leading, supporting and motivating your crew to deliver an efficient, highquality service
• Assisting with loading duties when required as part of a teambased approach
• Using incab technology to report issues, record activity and access route information
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely in line with Council health and safety policies
• Following instructions and working together using a teambased approach
• Handling customer interactions professionally and passing feedback/messages to Supervisors
• Ensuring waste is tipped correctly and safely at designated facilities
• Ensuring correct vehicle checks, safe operation, and compliance with road safety regulations

What we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who:

• Enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Works well within a team and follows instructions confidently
• Has a positive, reliable approach and pride in delivering a quality service
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with colleagues and the public
• Leads by example and contributes to a respectful working environment
• Is selfmotivated with good problemsolving skills
• Communicates clearly and confidently with colleagues, agency staff and the public
• Handles difficult or confrontational situations calmly and professionally
• Takes pride in delivering a reliable service for the community
• Holds a current Class II LGV licence
• Holds CPC qualification (or is willing to undertake / maintain ongoing training)
• Is physically capable of vehicle cleaning and assisting operatives with bins where needed
• Is willing to undertake any training relevant to the role (including NVQ Level 3 in Waste Management if required)

Hours, training and development

• 37 hours per week, TuesdayFriday, 06:4516:30
• Occasional evening/weekend work to meet service needs
• Full training provided including NVQs, CPC training and induction support
• Training may take place outside normal hours and at other locations
• Opportunities to gain further skills, qualifications and career progression
• Supportive operational team and clear management structure

We want all colleagues to feel supported and valued. If you’re new to driving LGVs in a waste environment, we’ll help build your confidence and ensure you’re ready to succeed.

Recruitment

Please ensure your CV includes your full employment history, with explanations for any gaps.

You must also include a covering letter outlining:

• how you meet the requirements of the role, and
• why you are interested in applying.

Successful candidates will be asked to provide employment references. Character references cannot be accepted.

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities, and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore, we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Carl Nieland on 07814300399.

Interviews will be held week commencing 4-5-26 at Bury Metropolitan Borough Council, Unit 30-34, Bradley Fold Trading Estate, Radcliffe Moor Road, Bradley Fold, BOLTON, BL2 6RT.