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Waste Management Driver C1 Licence / Team Leader

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£17 an hour
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Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
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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.

Disclaimer

On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

Job Reference

OR108587

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