Business Recycling and Waste Team Leader
Contract type: Permanent
Do you hold a clean Category C driving licence and take pride in your driving?
Can you use your positivity and passion to inspire and motivate a team?
Would you want to work for a multi-award-winning organisation with great staff benefits and career opportunities?
About us
At Colchester City Council, we’re embarking on a journey to transform how we deliver recycling and waste services to our business customers. The team has ambitious plans to grow the business, providing an improved service to customers and to contribute to increasing recycling rates across the City area.
The team is expanding to meet these goals and the requirements of the Environment Act 2021. A new crew is being recruited to collect recycling waste streams as part of this enhanced service.
Duties of the role
As an essential member of the team, you will play a key part in helping the Council deliver a high-quality service to its business customers.
We are seeking a motivated and flexible Team Leader Driver who is also adaptable to the needs of our service, with a willingness to be a team player and assist with Loader responsibilities when the need arises.
You will provide specialist driving provision in relation to Heavy Goods Refuse Collection Vehicles, while also ensuring that all required vehicle checks are completed in line with current legislation and that all Health and Safety requirements are always met and complied with.
You will oversee and manage the professional standards and performance of your crew whilst out on route, in particular ensuring that all recycling and refuse is collected, containers are returned to designated pick points, that they do not obstruct pedestrians or other vehicles, and that waste or debris is cleared.
As a strong leader you will set an example to your crew and engender a positive working environment to provide a high level of customer service to our businesses. You will also be comfortable completing documentation, both written and on an electronic device, and using technology to ensure that an effective service is delivered.
Why work with us?
At Colchester City Council, we believe in nurturing talent. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
A supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growthA generous pension scheme and annual leave, including two extra company holidays over Christmas.
Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life.
Discounts on gym memberships, travel, and online shopping
Outstanding training, development, and progression opportunities
Sports and leisure facilities such as Leisure World Colchester and Colchester Sports Park.
Job description
Responsibilities include:
Ensure all specified recycling and waste materials are collected from designated route in line with Task and Finish process.Lead and motivate staff to ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective service across the City.
Ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met and always fully complied with, including responsibility for any associated collection teams.
Create positive interaction with business customers to ensure a high standard of customer care is achieved.
Effective communication and completion of operational issues through on-board technology and liaison with Neighbourhood Managers and Wardens.
Ensure all vehicle checks are carried out in line with current legislation.
Qualifications, skills and experience
Applicants must have:
A clean Category C (or higher) licenceA valid Driver Qualification Card
The role is based out of our Shrub End Depot in Colchester with a workday start of 6.00am. Our collection service is operated over a five-day week Monday to Fridays.
We are committed to invest in the learning and development of our employees and prefer applicants to have:
Positive, polite, and professional attitudeExperience in developing team performance and motivating staff
Supervisory experience
A good level of resilience
The ability to plan, monitor and prioritise
Attention to detail and accuracy