Team Leader Class 2 (LGV Driver) Refuse Collection

Job description

Location: South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 Pay: £14.82 per hour (PAYE) Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 6:30am 4:15pm (40 hours per week) Contract: Temporary for 3 months

### Join a Team That Keeps the Community Clean

Lynx Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Class 2 (Category C) Team Leader LGV Driver to join a busy frontline refuse collection team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and safety-conscious driver who enjoys working outdoors, leading a crew, and delivering an essential public service.

### The Role

Working as a Team Leader Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating a refuse collection vehicle while leading your crew to ensure waste and recycling collections are completed efficiently across the district.
Your duties will include:

• Driving a Class 2 refuse collection vehicle.
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety and maintenance checks.
• Completing all required paperwork and route documentation.
• Leading and supervising the collection crew.
• Collecting household waste, recycling and garden waste.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Reporting vehicle defects, incidents and missed collections.
• Maintaining excellent health and safety standards at all times.
• Liaising with supervisors and depot staff when required.

The successful candidate will receive full induction, health & safety training, shadowing and training on waste reception points before commencing duties.

### Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

Valid Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence. Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence. Experience driving LGV/Class 2 vehicles. Good communication and leadership skills. A commitment to excellent customer service and health & safety. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake some manual handling.

### What's on Offer?

£14.82 per hour. Four-day working week (Tuesday-Friday). 40 hours per week. Full induction, training and PPE provided. Work within a supportive and experienced team.

If you're an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasshoughton

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£29,350 Per Month

Published at

26-06-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English