Void HGV Chargehand

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a Void HGV Chargehand to lead a hands-on team in preparing properties for Derby Homes, clearing bulky waste, and managing on-site activities. The role requires supervision, strict health and safety adherence, and a valid HGV license.

You will work across varied environments, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety, with opportunities for skill development within the council.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence including HGV
• Experience in clearance and cleaning duties
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and PPE
• Supervisory experience and ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all workforce wear PPE and safe clothing; enforce safety procedures.
• Daily vehicle, tool and equipment checks; report faults and carry out rectifications.
• Report accidents, incidents and complete paperwork promptly.
• Inspect work carried out by team members and ensure quality.
• Read worksheets; raise concerns; complete worksheets accurately.
• Ensure safe working practices, risk assessments, and COSHH where applicable.

Skills

HGV Driving Licence

Health and Safety procedures

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Void HGV Chargehand

Job reference 000012567

Date posted 13/10/2026

Application closing date 28/10/2026

Working Pattern Full time

Salary £31,015 - £33,673 a year

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Job category/type Cleaning, Driving, Waste Management

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Job description

Salary: £31,015 - £33,673 a year

Location: Stores Road / London Road

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 28th October 2026

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join Derby City Council as a Void HGV Chargehand, playing an important role in preparing properties for Derby Homes to a high standard so they can be made ready for residents, completing bulky waste collections and being the manual team leader when on site.

You’ll enjoy a varied, Hands-on role where no two days are the same, working as part of a supportive team while also having the opportunity to use your own initiative. Your work will make a real difference to local communities by ensuring homes are safe, clean and ready for people to move into.

We're committed to supporting our employees to develop their skills and experience, with opportunities to learn and build a rewarding career within the council.

What you’ll be doing

Ensure that all members of the workforce wear protective clothing, equipment and uniform provided. You are to instigate disciplinary action against anyone consistently ignoring Health and Safety procedures, by reporting the matter to your supervisor.

Daily checking of vehicles, tools and equipment for serviceability and cleanliness, ensuring that any faults or discrepancies are immediately reported and the appropriate rectification action taken. Maintain any vehicle allocated to you, including the inside of the cab and all external surfaces, in a clean and hygienic condition.

Any accidents to individuals, vehicles or dangerous occurrences, are to be immediately reported and accident/incident reports completed

Ensure that you check and inspect work that is carried out by members of your team.

Read and follow all worksheets provided to you. Raise any concerns when necessary. Complete all worksheets accurately.

Ensure the team is following safe working practices and risk assessments, COSHH assessments and other health and safety requirements

Job holder is required to work in various working conditions and environments, including confined spaces, areas of noise or dust, and all-weather conditions.

Job details are not limited but include the collection of bulky waste, working in a waste transfer station, house and garden clearances and cleaning.

Safe removal of hazardous waste which includes removal of discarded needles and drug litter and fouling.

Interview dates: 9th November – 13th November 2026. Interview location: Stores Road – Modular Building

About you

We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking candidate who takes pride in delivering a high standard of work and providing an excellent service

You’ll have experience carrying out clearance and cleaning duties, a good understanding of health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE. You’ll hold a full UK & HGV Driving Licence and have a good standard of education.

You’ll be a team player who works well with colleagues, whilst also being confident working independently and using your own initiative. A Positive attitude, good communication skills, a flexible approach and some supervisory experience are important, as you’ll be working a varied and practical role.

If you are dependable, Practical and take pride in getting the job done safely and to a high standard we’d like to hear from you.

Who We Are

At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

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