Lead HGV Driver – Waste Collection Team

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE

LG Pension Scheme

32 days leave

Job summary

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL is seeking an experienced Driver Chargehand for our Environmental Services team. You will drive a Category C waste collection vehicle, lead a small team of operatives, and ensure rounds are completed safely and efficiently.

The role demands physical fitness and the ability to work in all weather conditions; you will report on vehicle checks and paperwork, and deliver a high-quality service to residents while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• HGV driving and related licensing
• Experience supervising a small team
• Strong communication with the public
• Safe driving and incident reporting
• Ability to organise rounds and paperwork

Responsibilities

• Drive a Category C waste collection vehicle.
• Lead and motivate a small team of waste operatives.
• Perform vehicle checks and defect reporting; maintain paperwork.
• Collaborate to deliver high-quality services to residents.
• Work in all weather conditions and maintain safety and efficiency.

Skills

HGV driving

Team leadership

Public interaction

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety minded

Job description

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL is seeking an experienced Driver Chargehand for our Environmental Services team. You will drive a Category C waste collection vehicle, lead a small team of operatives, and ensure rounds are completed safely and efficiently.

The role demands physical fitness and the ability to work in all weather conditions; you will report on vehicle checks and paperwork, and deliver a high-quality service to residents while upholding safety and regulatory standards.