Team Leader Driver (LGV) Recycling

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Our Recycling Department is responsible for the removal of household recycling and waste, industrial and commercial waste, organic waste, and dry recyclable waste from a variety of locations (for example houses, shops and schools) within the Bath & North East Somerset Council area.

Our recycling department is made up of several operational roles and we are keen to encourage training and development.

Team Leader Driver LGV Collections (Post 41877) – £32,115

You will be responsible for supervising allocated staff and will involve driving and overseeing the safe use of vehicles, plant and machinery, including recycling vehicles of different sizes. You will be responsible for the direction of the work of trainees, agency staff and/or other employees assigned to you.

OUR COMMITTMENT TO YOU

We know that whatever your situation, your work is a lot more than just a job description and a salary. And of course, your life is a lot more than your work! As an employer, we aim to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can achieve a healthy work/life balance. We are serious about our responsibility for your personal and professional development and try to ensure that you are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and experience to succeed in your current role, and to progress in your career. Our benefits package is designed to boost and maintain the health, well-being, and general quality of life of all our staff.

And don’t forget – Keynsham is a perfect base if you don’t want to drive into a city centre and entering a role with the Council is your first step to a real career.

You can apply through the following agencies:

Simple Recruitment – Midsomer Norton – www.simplerecruitmentltd.co.uk 01761 235741

Corr Recruitment – Bradley Stoke – www.corr-recruitment.co.uk 01172 141292

Titan Recruitment – Weston Super Mare – www.trsreecruit.co.uk 01174 038722

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Glenn Lodder on 01225 396564 or email Glenn_Lodder@bathnes.gov.uk

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion athttps://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered.