Lead HGV Waste Collection Driver & Crew Supervisor

South Norfolk and Broadland Council; East Carleton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Competitive holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Council is seeking a Waste Operations Supervisor to lead a small crew and drive a Cat C HGV refuse/food waste vehicle across multiple waste streams.

You will ensure safety and compliance with licences, complete required paperwork, and support the delivery of service standards while adapting to early mornings, late afternoons and occasional weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Hold a full Cat C HGV licence and a current CPC licence (please state DVLA licence categories and CPC validity on your application).
• Ideally demonstrable experience of regular HGV driving, preferably in a similar role.
• Ability to undertake repetitive manual lifting.
• Able to follow procedures, complete tasks, and accept direction.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of health and safety operational requirements.
• Lead by example and supervise a crew throughout the shift.
• Assess local road conditions to minimise traffic disruption.

Responsibilities

• Collecting multiple waste streams in line with Council methods and arrangements.
• Working to prescribed health and safety requirements, ensuring no impact on the public while completing the round.
• Ensuring transport management requirements are met at all times.
• Supervising the designated crew throughout the round.
• Completing necessary paperwork, such as attention cards and on-board weighing administration.
• Collecting missed waste and clearing illegally tipped refuse.
• Completing vehicle checks before and after each shift and promptly reporting faults.
• Working as part of the team to meet service standards, targets, and performance indicators, with a focus on customer needs and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cat C HGV licence

CPC licence

Crew supervision

Health and safety compliance

Paperwork administration

Job description

South Norfolk and Broadland Council is seeking a Waste Operations Supervisor to lead a small crew and drive a Cat C HGV refuse/food waste vehicle across multiple waste streams.

You will ensure safety and compliance with licences, complete required paperwork, and support the delivery of service standards while adapting to early mornings, late afternoons and occasional weekends as needed.