Team Leader - Waste (Disposal) HGV
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Mehefin 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,094 i £37,226 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Pension contributions |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | TQ4 |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | SWISCo Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SWIS149a |
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The role
A vacancy has become available for a Team Leader to join the waste disposal team at the waste transfer station and be part of our journey on the road to greatness.
We are looking for someone who can be an essential part of the team who will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance tasks of the transfer station and the day-to-day management of tasks of the bailing hall team, in conjunction with the other Team Leaders.
Please note, a HGV license is mandatory to be considered for the role.
You
Will be an integral part of ‘Team ‘SWISCo’ by ensuring the recycling and waste collected from across Torbay is managed effectively and prepared for onward transport. You and the team will be responsible for keeping the transfer station and its assets are well maintained.
The team you work within will be responsible to keeping the transfer station clean and tidy, working to schedules whilst also being able to respond to the operational needs of a busy environment.
Key Duties:
• Operating plant and machinery, such as forklifts, loading shovel and telehandlers to load and unload recycling and waste
• Keeping the transfer station, equipment and plant clean and tidy
• Undertaking day to day maintenance tasks across the site including repairs, grounds maintenance, carpentry and decorating.
• Cleaning vehicles, to ensure they are free of dirt and waste materials.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications for initial shortlisting:
Skills and Effectiveness
• Effective people management and leadership skills
• Effective organisational skills as well as being able to apply effective attention to detail.
• Able to work on own initiative proactively and with minimum direction.
Knowledge
• Effective knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective leadership qualities and practices.
Experience
• Previous supervisory and leadership experience.
• Experience of working in a time critical environment.
Qualifications
• HGV Class 2 Licence
• Plant and/or machinery operator licence such as loading shovel and telehandler
About Us
SWISCo Limited is responsible for the delivery of all functions and services associated with environmental and operational requirements:
• Waste & Recycling
• Highways
• Parks & Amenities
• Grounds Maintenance
• Streetscene
• Enforcement
• Business Commercial and Fleet
The Company also carries out work for other public and private organisations to provide added value and improve the cost effectiveness of universal service provided to all residents on behalf of Torbay Council.
We have the ambitious mission of ‘Proud to Make Torbay the best place to live, work and play’. This is why we exist and why we do what we do.
Mission and Values
Our mission is backed by our personality and values:
‘Proudly delivering outstanding services for our customers’.
Our People Ethos as an employer of choice, ensures that we:
have robust HR systems and processes in place that support our workforce, recruit, retain and reward great people, recognise talent, and support organisational development and continuous improvement
Application
If this has piqued your interest and you want more information or want to apply for our role, you can visit www.swisco.co.uk jobs and careers, to download a copy of the Job Description/Person specification and application form. Alternatively, you can email hrswisco@swisco.co.uk to request copies by emailed to your chosen email address.
The closing date for the vacancy is Thursday, the 18 June 2026 at 5pm.
Please be aware that we short list applicants based on you meeting the essential criteria for the role, and we reserve the right to close the job advert early, so get your application in, if you want to be considered for our role.
SWISCo is a limited company wholly owned by, and providing services on behalf of, Torbay Council.
A vacancy has become available for a Team Leader to join the waste disposal team at the waste transfer station and be part of our journey on the road to greatness.
We are looking for someone who can be an essential part of the team who will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance tasks of the transfer station and the day-to-day management of tasks of the bailing hall team, in conjunction with the other Team Leaders.
Please note, a HGV license is mandatory to be considered for the role.
You
Will be an integral part of ‘Team ‘SWISCo’ by ensuring the recycling and waste collected from across Torbay is managed effectively and prepared for onward transport. You and the team will be responsible for keeping the transfer station and its assets are well maintained.
The team you work within will be responsible to keeping the transfer station clean and tidy, working to schedules whilst also being able to respond to the operational needs of a busy environment.
Key Duties:
• Operating plant and machinery, such as forklifts, loading shovel and telehandlers to load and unload recycling and waste
• Keeping the transfer station, equipment and plant clean and tidy
• Undertaking day to day maintenance tasks across the site including repairs, grounds maintenance, carpentry and decorating.
• Cleaning vehicles, to ensure they are free of dirt and waste materials.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications for initial shortlisting:
Skills and Effectiveness
• Effective people management and leadership skills
• Effective organisational skills as well as being able to apply effective attention to detail.
• Able to work on own initiative proactively and with minimum direction.
Knowledge
• Effective knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective leadership qualities and practices.
Experience
• Previous supervisory and leadership experience.
• Experience of working in a time critical environment.
Qualifications
• HGV Class 2 Licence
• Plant and/or machinery operator licence such as loading shovel and telehandler
About Us
SWISCo Limited is responsible for the delivery of all functions and services associated with environmental and operational requirements:
• Waste & Recycling
• Highways
• Parks & Amenities
• Grounds Maintenance
• Streetscene
• Enforcement
• Business Commercial and Fleet
The Company also carries out work for other public and private organisations to provide added value and improve the cost effectiveness of universal service provided to all residents on behalf of Torbay Council.
We have the ambitious mission of ‘Proud to Make Torbay the best place to live, work and play’. This is why we exist and why we do what we do.
Mission and Values
Our mission is backed by our personality and values:
‘Proudly delivering outstanding services for our customers’.
Our People Ethos as an employer of choice, ensures that we:
have robust HR systems and processes in place that support our workforce, recruit, retain and reward great people, recognise talent, and support organisational development and continuous improvement
Application
If this has piqued your interest and you want more information or want to apply for our role, you can visit www.swisco.co.uk jobs and careers, to download a copy of the Job Description/Person specification and application form. Alternatively, you can email hrswisco@swisco.co.uk to request copies by emailed to your chosen email address.
The closing date for the vacancy is Thursday, the 18 June 2026 at 5pm.
Please be aware that we short list applicants based on you meeting the essential criteria for the role, and we reserve the right to close the job advert early, so get your application in, if you want to be considered for our role.
SWISCo is a limited company wholly owned by, and providing services on behalf of, Torbay Council.
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