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About The Role
Pertemps Aylesbury Commercial seeks an HGV Class 2 Driver Team Leader for Buckinghamshire Council’s Neighbourhood Services in Aylesbury. This temporary, full-time contract pays £17.57 per hour, with a Monday-to-Friday pattern of 44.25 hours and occasional Saturdays. Duties involve operating a Class 2 vehicle for waste collection and guiding Recycling Operatives. You will need a valid licence, CPC, and digital tachograph card, plus leadership capability. An immediate start is available, with potential for a permanent position. This hybrid role suits those who enjoy driving yet also thrive on mentoring colleagues. Prior supervisory experience is beneficial. Apply through Pertemps to join this essential community service.
HGV Class 2 Driver Team Leader (Waste & Recycling)
£17.57 per hour | Immediate Start | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for your next opportunity?
Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver Team Leader to join the Neighbourhood Services team in Aylesbury.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine professional driving with team leadership, helping to deliver an essential service to local communities while supporting a team of Waste & Recycling Operatives.
What You'll Receive
- £17.57 per hour
- Monday to Friday working pattern (44.25 hours per week)
- Occasional Saturday working
- Temporary role with the opportunity to become permanent
- Immediate start available
- Work for Buckinghamshire Council through one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies
- Join a supportive team delivering an essential frontline service
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Location: Recycling & Waste Services, 18 Pembroke Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1DB
About The Role
As a Driver Team Leader, you'll be responsible for safely operating a refuse collection vehicle while leading a crew of Waste & Recycling Operatives throughout your daily collection route.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll ensure collections are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard while maintaining excellent health and safety practices.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Safely driving and operating a refuse collection vehicle
- Leading and supporting your collection crew throughout the working day
- Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures
- Monitoring safe working practices and promoting a positive safety culture
- Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
- Ensuring collections are completed efficiently and on schedule
- Working closely with supervisors and colleagues to resolve any issues on route
- Providing excellent service to local residents and businesses
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About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- A valid HGV Class 2 driving licence
- A valid Driver CPC qualification
- Previous experience driving HGV Class 2 vehicles
- Experience leading or supervising a team, or the confidence to take responsibility for a small crew
- Good communication and organisational skills
- A strong commitment to health and safety
- A positive, reliable and professional approach
Experience within waste collection, highways or environmental services would be beneficial but is not essential.
About Buckinghamshire Council
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to local communities and values employees who take pride in making a difference.
By Joining The Team, You'll Benefit From
- A welcoming and inclusive working environment
- The opportunity to secure a permanent position
- Ongoing support and development
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Team fundraising and social events
- The opportunity to play a key role in delivering vital public services
Apply today
We're recruiting immediately for this position and applications will be reviewed as they're received.
If you're an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a role that offers responsibility, leadership and the opportunity to join Buckinghamshire Council, we'd love to hear from you.
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