Recycling & Waste Team Leader (Driver)

Job Advert: Recycling & Waste Team Leader (Driver)
Location: Pontypool
Salary: £13.47 per hour (PAYE) / £16.93 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary (Start 07/07/2025, 4 weeks)
Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Are you an experienced driver with leadership skills ready to make a positive impact on your community? Network Recruitment Wales is seeking a Recycling & Waste Team Leader (Driver) to join a dedicated team in Pontypool, providing essential recycling and waste services to cover annual leave. This is an exciting opportunity to lead by example and contribute to a sustainable future.
What you’ll do:

• Drive HGV recycling and bin lorries, ensuring safe and efficient waste collections across the area.
• Lead a small team, overseeing daily operations and maintaining high service standards.
• Collect various types of waste (e.g., food, garden, residual, dry recycling, and trade waste) as per schedules.
• Ensure collection areas are left clean, safe, and tidy, with receptacles returned properly.
• Monitor recycling contamination and follow relevant procedures.
• Engage with the public professionally, maintaining a courteous and approachable manner.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and complete all relevant paperwork accurately.
• Support additional tasks, such as litter picking or emergency response, as needed.

What we’re looking for:

• A valid Class 2 HGV driving licence (essential).
• Previous experience in waste/recycling services or a similar operational role is desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a proactive and reliable attitude.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and manage a small team effectively.
• Commitment to health and safety and providing high-quality service to the community.

Requirements:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Two years of professional references/work history.

Why join us through Network Recruitment Wales?

• Competitive pay: £13.47 per hour (PAYE) or £16.93 per hour (Umbrella).
• Opportunity to lead a team and support sustainable waste management in Pontypool.
• Full training and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
• Dedicated support from Network Recruitment Wales for a seamless placement experience.

How to apply:
Submit your proof of eligibility to work in the UK, two years of references/work history, Criminal Convictions Declaration, and Confidentiality Agreement to Network Recruitment Wales. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 
Join Network Recruitment Wales and help keep Pontypool clean and green!