Waste Management Driver / Team Leader

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: West Lancashire Borough Council
Service Area: Environmental Services / Waste Management

Hours: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern:
Tuesday to Friday
06:30 to 16:15
30-minute unpaid lunch break

Opportunity for overtime / Saturday and Monday working may be available.

Start Date: 10 August 2026
Duration: 8 weeks

Number of Roles: 8

Location

Work Base:
Stanley Industrial Estate
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 8EE

Pay

PAYE Rate: £17.08 per hour

Job Overview

West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking 8 Waste Management Driver / Team Leaders to support Environmental Services.

The role will involve assisting the Waste Management Officer with the management and supervision of service teams, issuing instructions, ensuring work is completed to the required specification and supporting the collection of domestic, industrial, commercial refuse, dry recyclable and compostable material across the borough.

Candidates must hold a valid C1 licence. Candidates with only a standard driving licence must not be submitted.

Candidates must also have no more than 3 points on their driving licence, as the Council cannot start workers with 3 or more points.

Important – Please Read Carefully

This role requires a C1 driving licence.

Candidates with only a standard driving licence are not suitable.

Candidates must not have 3 or more points on their driving licence.

The role involves waste collection, team supervision, vehicle/equipment checks, use of in-cab technology, completing service documentation and working to health and safety standards.

Candidates must be able to attend an induction session, usually from 9:00am at Stanley Industrial Estate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EE.

Candidates without a C1 licence, suitable driving record, waste management, driving, team leader or supervisory experience are unlikely to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Waste Management Officer in managing and supervising service teams
Issue instructions for work to be carried out
Ensure work is completed to the required specification
Ensure work is completed within the contracted time
Support collection of domestic refuse
Support collection of industrial and commercial refuse
Support collection of dry recyclable material
Support collection of compostable material
Work across domestic residences, shops, flats, schools, factories and other properties
Ensure vehicles, plant and equipment are used appropriately
Ensure vehicles and equipment are used only for their intended purpose
Report vehicle, plant and equipment defects through agreed channels
Complete monitoring and round status information
Maintain a high standard of service conduct
Maintain safety, hygiene and security of the work site
Follow established health and safety procedures
Follow codes of practice and manufacturer operating instructions
Attend meetings as required
Complete service documentation accurately and on time
Use in-cab technology as directed
Attend and complete induction before starting work
Support overtime, Saturday or Monday working where required

Essential Experience & Skills

Valid C1 driving licence
No more than 3 points on driving licence
Waste management, refuse, recycling or cleansing experience
Experience driving operational vehicles
Experience supervising or leading a small operational team
Ability to issue clear work instructions
Ability to ensure work is completed to specification and deadline
Understanding of waste collection operations
Ability to use vehicles, plant and equipment safely
Ability to identify and report defects
Good health and safety awareness
Ability to follow procedures, codes of practice and operating instructions
Ability to complete monitoring and service documentation
Ability to use in-cab technology
Ability to work early starts and operational shifts
Reliable and punctual approach
Ability to work outdoors and in a physically active environment
Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

Previous local authority waste management experience
Previous refuse or recycling collection experience
Experience supervising waste collection crews
Experience using in-cab technology
Experience completing round status information
Experience working across domestic, commercial and industrial waste collections
Knowledge of West Lancashire / Skelmersdale area
Availability for overtime, Saturday or Monday working

Additional Information

Candidates must hold a valid C1 licence.

Please do not submit candidates with only a standard driving licence.

Please do not submit candidates with 3 or more points on their driving licence, as the Council is unable to start them.

Candidates will be required to complete an induction session, usually from 9:00am at Stanley Industrial Estate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EE. This will be confirmed once the worker is active on the system.

Required documents at candidate submission include eligibility to work in the UK, Contract / Key Information Document, CV, Criminal Convictions Declaration, Driving Licence, 3 years' references/work history and Confidentiality Agreement.

Candidate submission deadline is 07 August 2026.

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Job Reference

OR108587