Interim Operational Training and Compliance Officer (Fleet & Waste)

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 39,298 - 53,320; Full time

Job summary

Lynx Employment Services Ltd seeks an experienced Operational Training & Compliance Officer to develop and deliver a structured training and competency programme across Waste Services and the wider operational workforce in Rugby.

Working with operational managers, Transport and Health & Safety teams, you will ensure staff are trained, assessed and competent to carry out duties safely while improving compliance, reducing risk and promoting a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering operational or driver training within Waste Services, Fleet, Highways or a similar environment.
• Experience designing training programmes and competency frameworks.
• Knowledge of DVSA guidance, Operator Licence compliance and Health & Safety legislation.
• Strong coaching, communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (LGV entitlement desirable).
• Driver Assessor/Trainer or Driver CPC Instructor qualification.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or Transport Manager CPC.
• Waste Services or Local Government experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver operational training programmes and competency frameworks.
• Deliver inductions, driver assessments and refresher training.
• Train staff on safe systems of work, manual handling, vehicle safety and operational procedures.
• Carry out competency assessments for drivers and frontline operational staff.
• Monitor compliance, including tachographs, vehicle checks and training records.
• Deliver toolbox talks and coaching following incidents or legislative changes.
• Support investigations and identify ongoing training needs.

Job description

Operational Training & Compliance Officer

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Contract: 6-Month Temporary Assignment Pay Rate: 251.11 per day (PAYE) Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Operational Training & Compliance Officer to develop and deliver a structured training and competency programme across Waste Services and the wider operational workforce.
Working closely with operational managers, Transport and Health & Safety teams, you will ensure employees are trained, assessed and competent to carry out their duties safely, while improving compliance, reducing risk and promoting a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver operational training programmes and competency frameworks.
• Deliver inductions, driver assessments and refresher training.
• Train staff on safe systems of work, manual handling, vehicle safety and operational procedures.
• Carry out competency assessments for drivers and frontline operational staff.
• Monitor compliance, including tachographs, vehicle checks and training records.
• Deliver toolbox talks and coaching following incidents or legislative changes.
• Support investigations and identify ongoing training needs.

About You

Essential

Experience delivering operational or driver training within Waste Services, Fleet, Highways or a similar environment. Experience designing training programmes and competency frameworks. Knowledge of DVSA guidance, Operator Licence compliance and Health & Safety legislation. Strong coaching, communication and organisational skills. Full UK Driving Licence (LGV entitlement desirable).

Desirable

Driver Assessor/Trainer or Driver CPC Instructor qualification. IOSH, NEBOSH or Transport Manager CPC. Waste Services or Local Government experience.

If you're passionate about developing people, improving compliance and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.