Driver Chargehand

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounted leisure facilities

Good work/life balance

Job summary

Test Valley Borough Council in Romsey is hiring a Waste Collection Supervisor to lead a small team and manage the collection of all types of waste. The role is based in Romsey, requires a Category C (HGV2) licence and Driver CPC, and offers a 37-hour week from 7am to 3pm.

You will ensure service delivery, advise staff and residents, and complete all paperwork. The position includes a local government pension, on-site parking, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Category C (HGV2) licence and Driver CPC qualification.
• Experience leading a small team in a logistics or waste-service setting preferred.
• Willing to undertake training for CPC where needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team responsible for the collection of all types of waste.
• Ensure service delivery, provide staff and resident guidance, and complete paperwork.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Initiative

Education

Category C licence (HGV2)

Driver CPC qualification

Job description

Romsey

If you enjoy working in a customer-focused environment, can work under your own initiative or as part of a team and are looking for a secure, challenging and worthwhile job we may have the position you are looking for

£29,334 - £31,937 per annum (Grade 5)

37 hours per week 7am - 3pm

Romsey

If you enjoy working in a customer-focused environment, can work under your own initiative or as part of a team and are looking for a secure, challenging and worthwhile job we may have the position you are looking for

Leading a small team, you will be responsible for the collection of all types of waste, ensuring service delivery, giving advice, guidance and assistance to staff and residents as required and completing all necessary paperwork. The position is manually challenging but equally rewarding for enthusiastic and hardworking team players

To be suitable for the post it is essential that you have an appropriate Category C licence (HGV2). Ideally, you will have the relevant Driver CPC qualification. However, for the right candidate training could be given

We are a friendly and progressive employer, with strong leadership values and behaviours. If you are someone who shares our values, we want to hear from you. We promote inclusive thinking, and ways of working and encourage applications from people from all diversity groups and backgrounds

We offer successful applicants a great place to work with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues. We actively promote a good work/life balance as well as encouraging continuous learning and development and have a programme of events designed to support employee wellbeing. Other benefits include local government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, free on-site parking and discounted leisure facilities. Further details of all our benefits can be found here: Employee Benefits | Test Valley Borough Council

Our Vision and Values | Test Valley Borough Council

For an Informal chat please call Peter Legg - Environmental Services Manager-Operations (South) on 01264 368136

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Closing Date: 15 September 2026