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New Forest District Council; Hardley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

New Forest District Council is recruiting for an LGV Driver/Loader/Team Leader at Hardley Depot. This permanent, full-time position is on-site with a salary up to £33,515 per annum including market supplement and bank holiday payments.

You will drive and assist with loading, support teammates, and work at depots in Lymington and Ringwood. A moderate level of physical effort is required, with training provided in manual handling, reversing assistance, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• A moderate degree of physical effort is required, including some heavy lifting.
• Full training will be provided in manual handling techniques, reversing assistance, health and safety matters and any other training appropriate for the role.
• Morning start with an early finish by 2pm.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV vehicle and assist with loading the vehicle.
• Support colleagues as needed and work across depots in Lymington and Ringwood.
• Ensure safe practices with appropriate PPE and follow health and safety guidelines.

Job description

Company:

Salary: Up to a maximum of £33,515 per annum (which includes a market supplement and bank holiday payments)

Our waste team is one of our main key frontline services; you can be part of this incredible team providing essential duties to all the residents of the New Forest.

Enjoy working outdoors and with a great crew?

As well as driving, you will be expected to assist with the loading of the vehicle and support colleagues where necessary. You will also be expected be able to work at any of our Depots in Lymington and Ringwood. A moderate degree of physical effort is required, including some heavy lifting and moderate levels of walking. Appropriate personal protective clothing will be provided and must be worn at all times.

Full training will be provided in manual handling techniques, reversing assistance, health and safety matters and any other training appropriate for the role.

Are you a morning person with a can-do attitude? Love an early start and to get your working day finished by 2pm

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

LGV Driver/Loader/Team Leader - Hardley Depot

Company: New Forest District Council
Salary: Up to a maximum of £33,515 per annum (which includes a market supplement and bank holiday payments)
Hours: Full-time
Location: SO45 3AE
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 6 Oct 2026
Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

Summary

Want to be part of a key service?

Our waste team is one of our main key frontline services; you can be part of this incredible team providing essential duties to all the residents of the New Forest.

Enjoy working outdoors and with a great crew?

As well as driving, you will be expected to assist with the loading of the vehicle and support colleagues where necessary. You will also be expected be able to work at any of our Depots in Lymington and Ringwood. A moderate degree of physical effort is required, including some heavy lifting and moderate levels of walking. Appropriate personal protective clothing will be provided and must be worn at all times.

Full training will be provided in manual handling techniques, reversing assistance, health and safety matters and any other training appropriate for the role.

Are you a morning person with a can-do attitude? Love an early start and to get your working day finished by 2pm

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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