Driver Chargehand

Test Valley Borough Council; Andover; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform/PPE

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 32 days annual leave

Job summary

Test Valley Borough Council is recruiting a Driver Chargehand in Andover to lead a small waste collection team. The role involves driving a Category C vehicle, supervising rounds, and ensuring safety and accuracy of paperwork.

The position runs 37 hours per week from 7am to 3pm, offering a competitive annual salary and a range of benefits. Applicants must hold a Category C (HGV) licence and Driver CPC, with suitability for engaging with residents and ensuring service quality.

Qualifications

• A valid Category C (HGV) license is essential.
• Driver CPC qualification (training can be provided for the right candidate).
• Experience supervising a team and working with the public.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A proactive, reliable and safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a Category C waste collection vehicle.
• Lead and motivate a small team of waste collection operatives to ensure rounds are completed safely and efficiently.
• Take responsibility for vehicle checks, defect reporting, and maintaining accurate paperwork.
• Work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality service to residents.

Skills

Category C License

Driver CPC

Team supervision

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety-conscious approach

Proactive

Reliable

Job description

£29,334- £31,937 per annum

37 hours per week 7am- 3pm

Andover

Are you an experienced HGV driver who enjoys working outdoors and leading a team? We have an exciting opportunity for a Driver Chargehand to join our Environmental Services team

In This Role, You Will

• Drive and operate a Category C waste collection vehicle


• Lead and motivate a small team of waste collection operatives to ensure rounds are completed safely and efficiently


• Take responsibility for vehicle checks, defect reporting, and maintaining accurate paperwork


• Work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality service to our residents

This is a physically demanding role that requires working in all weather conditions, but it’s also rewarding for those who enjoy teamwork and making a difference in the community

What We’re Looking For

• A valid Category C (HGV) license is essential for this role


• Driver CPC qualification (training can be provided for the right candidate)


• Experience supervising a team and working with the public


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• A proactive, reliable, and safety-conscious approach

In return we offer a great place to work: a competitive salary.

• Up to 32 days annual leave (dependent on local government service)


• Uniform/PPE


• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Full details of all benefits offered can be found on our website:Employee Benefits | Test Valley Borough Council.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to providing equality of opportunities for all and believe that employing people from different backgrounds, with a range of perspectives and experiences, helps us to deliver high quality services to residents.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer who positively encourages applications from disabled people If, as a disabled person, you meet the minimum criteria for a job then you will be guaranteed an interview, and we will ensure any reasonable adjustments are made to the interview process so that you can be fairly assessed for the vacancy.

CLOSING DATE: 27 NOVEMBER 2026