Driver Chargehand

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Uniform PPE

Pension scheme

Job summary

Test Valley Borough Council in Andover is seeking a Category C Waste Collection Driver to join our environmental services team. You will drive a waste collection vehicle, supervise a small crew, and ensure rounds are completed safely and efficiently.

The role is 37 hours per week with a salary of £29,334–£31,937 per annum. Candidates must hold a Category C (HGV) licence and a Driver CPC; experience supervising a team and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Category C licence is essential.
• Driver CPC qualification required or training provided for the right candidate.
• Experience supervising a team and working with the public.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• 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 our residents.

Skills

Category C license

Driver CPC

Team supervision

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

Job description

£29,334- £31,937 per annum

37 hours per week 7am- 3pm

Andover

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), a uniform/PPE and the 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

For an informal chat, please contact Ben Hamilton, Head of Environmental Services - Operations (North) on 01264 368393

Closing date: 25 September 2026