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Team Leader LGV Driver (Bulky Team)
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,711.00 to £30,559.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement Access to an occupational pension scheme A range of employee benefits including; public transport and gym memberships discount |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Street Scene, Carwood Road Depot, Castleford, WF10 4PS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 243578 |
Summary
An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Team Leader LGV Driver working on the Bulky Collection Team from our depot at Castleford.
What will be expected from me?
The Postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders, customers and have excellent communication and inter-personel skills.
To deal with conflict situations.
To be self-motivated and can motivate others.
To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
To display good numeracy and literacy skills.
To have the ability to multi-task and display a flexible working approach.
What I might be doing?
The post holder as part of their roles and responsibilities will:
Drive various LGV / Non LGV Vehicles.
Lead a small operational team.
Carry out daily vehicle checks, and FTA vehicle compliance.
Collect bulky items from domestic properties and off load at assigned disposal / recycling facility in accordance with site regulations and safe working practices.
Use judgement to determine the appropriate items of waste to be removed.
Use own initiative in dealing with basic issues that arise on a site.
Liaise with the Team Leader on any requested from the public direct to Office.
Report any receptacles that are defective to the Team Leader.
Essential requirements:
Current clean LGV Driving Licence (category C). The Licence to show no more than 6 penalty points as per current national driving penalties system.
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (DCPC).
What can I expect?
This is a full-Time post of 37 hours per week (working Tuesday – Friday) .
Support and ongoing training.
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
For further enquiries please contact Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock, Street Scene Officers on 01977 722095.
What will be expected from me?
The Postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders, customers and have excellent communication and inter-personel skills.
To deal with conflict situations.
To be self-motivated and can motivate others.
To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
To display good numeracy and literacy skills.
To have the ability to multi-task and display a flexible working approach.
What I might be doing?
The post holder as part of their roles and responsibilities will:
Drive various LGV / Non LGV Vehicles.
Lead a small operational team.
Carry out daily vehicle checks, and FTA vehicle compliance.
Collect bulky items from domestic properties and off load at assigned disposal / recycling facility in accordance with site regulations and safe working practices.
Use judgement to determine the appropriate items of waste to be removed.
Use own initiative in dealing with basic issues that arise on a site.
Liaise with the Team Leader on any requested from the public direct to Office.
Report any receptacles that are defective to the Team Leader.
Essential requirements:
Current clean LGV Driving Licence (category C). The Licence to show no more than 6 penalty points as per current national driving penalties system.
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (DCPC).
What can I expect?
This is a full-Time post of 37 hours per week (working Tuesday – Friday) .
Support and ongoing training.
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
For further enquiries please contact Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock, Street Scene Officers on 01977 722095.