HGV Class 2 Team Leader

Salary: £16.81 per hour, plus Veolia benefits and company pension.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Holmes Road Depot, Camden, NW5 3AP

*Join us today and you will receive a Sign-on bonus of £1500!*

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.

With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day.

Whether you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

- 20 days of annual leave 

- Access to our company pension scheme

- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

- Ensure that the Camden contractual obligations are completed in the required times as part of your daily duties.

- Ensure all priority routes are completed as per contract and checked regularly throughout the day

- Ensure all Hotspots locations are monitored on a daily basis

- Required to make regular visits to your staff to ensure they are wearing the correct PPE, and that they are carrying out their allocated duties in an efficient and effective manner that will ensure maximum productivity. If they are encountering any difficulties you are to give advice, encouragement and assistance to ensure that the task is completed to schedule. Any discrepancies are reported immediately to your Manager.

- Ensure that all members of your workforce are correctly dressed at the commencement and throughout their period of duty. Special attention is to be paid to protective footwear, high visibility vests and I.D cards.

- Assist your Manager to ensure that the daily checking of vehicles, barrows and other equipment checks are completed at the commencement of each shift and that the appropriate forms are correctly completed.

- Ensure that you and the workforce maintain a courteous and professional relationship with members of the public, client staff and amongst themselves.

- All employees are to be signed on and any reports relating to sickness, absenteeism or lateness are to be forwarded to the Manager.

- Ensure that all staff are given the appropriate worksheet, round/beat sheet and map relating to their specific daily tasks with any amendments or variations and that they fully understand these tasks.

What we're looking for;

- 7.5t licence (C1) is essential

- Previous waste management experience is desirable.

- Previous management experience.

- A strong communicator with the ability to work well under pressure.

- Good time management and organisational skills.

- Some IT Knowledge

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.