Driver – Team Leader x 2
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,022 to £33,699 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stoke on Trent City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0000025701 |
Summary
Directorate: Housing, Regeneration & Operations
Section: Waste Services
Location: City Wide
Grade: Level 7
Hours: 37 hours
This role is open to internal and external applicants.
The role:
As Driver- Team Leader you will be at the heart of our waste and recycling operations, driving and operating a range of specialist collection vehicles safely, confidently and professionally. Keeping the fleet running smoothly and focus on delivering a high-quality service representing Stoke on Trent City Council.
We’re looking for colleagues who are:
Keen to support the future of waste services
Ready to take on a new challenge and develop professionally
To be eligible, you must:
Category C/LGV licence with no more than 6 points
You must hold a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification card (Driver CPC) and undertake the required levels of training to ensure its validity
Have driven and been wholly responsible for a wide range specialist Category C / LGV Vehicles
Meet the DVLA’s medical fitness standards (this includes a medical assessment, particularly if over 45)
If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please contact David Limb David.limb@stoke.gov.uk
Let’s drive the future of waste services together!
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
Section: Waste Services
Location: City Wide
Grade: Level 7
Hours: 37 hours
This role is open to internal and external applicants.
The role:
As Driver- Team Leader you will be at the heart of our waste and recycling operations, driving and operating a range of specialist collection vehicles safely, confidently and professionally. Keeping the fleet running smoothly and focus on delivering a high-quality service representing Stoke on Trent City Council.
We’re looking for colleagues who are:
Keen to support the future of waste services
Ready to take on a new challenge and develop professionally
To be eligible, you must:
Category C/LGV licence with no more than 6 points
You must hold a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification card (Driver CPC) and undertake the required levels of training to ensure its validity
Have driven and been wholly responsible for a wide range specialist Category C / LGV Vehicles
Meet the DVLA’s medical fitness standards (this includes a medical assessment, particularly if over 45)
If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please contact David Limb David.limb@stoke.gov.uk
Let’s drive the future of waste services together!
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.