Waste & Fleet Training Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd are assisting a Local Authority in the West Midlands with a 12-month, 37-hour per week office-based contract for a Waste & Fleet Training Officer.

You will lead driver assessments, maintain training matrices, ensure DVSA and fleet compliance, and coach frontline staff to uphold health and safety standards across waste operations.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence required.
• Experience in waste, fleet, transport or environmental services.
• Experience in driver training, assessment or coaching.
• Knowledge of DVSA requirements and fleet compliance.
• Experience managing training matrices and competency records.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver driver assessments and operational coaching
• Maintain and manage training and competency records
• Ensure all staff training remains current and compliant
• Support DVSA and Operator Licence compliance requirements
• Carry out yard, route and behavioural compliance checks
• Promote best practice across health & safety and operational standards
• Work closely with drivers, loaders, supervisors and frontline teams

Skills

HGV Class 2

Waste Fleet

Driver training

DVSA knowledge

Training matrices

Health & Safety

Communication skills

Competency records

Job description

West Midlands 12-Month Contract 37 Hours Per Week Office Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Waste & Fleet Training Officer to join a busy Local Authority waste service on an initial 12-month contract.

We are looking for a hands‑on professional with experience in waste operations, fleet compliance, driver training and workforce development to ensure operational staff remain fully trained, compliant and competent across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver driver assessments and operational coaching


• Maintain and manage training and competency records


• Ensure all staff training remains current and compliant


• Support DVSA and Operator Licence compliance requirements


• Carry out yard, route and behavioural compliance checks


• Promote best practice across health & safety and operational standards


• Work closely with drivers, loaders, supervisors and frontline teams

Essential Requirements

• HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence


• Experience within waste, fleet, transport or environmental services


• Driver training, assessment or coaching experience


• Knowledge of DVSA requirements and fleet compliance
  
• Experience managing training matrices and competency records


• Strong communication and influencing skills


• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Desirable

• Qualified Driver Assessor


• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification


• Local Authority experience


• Transport or fleet compliance background

This is an excellent opportunity for a Driver Assessor, Driver Trainer, Fleet Compliance Officer, Transport Supervisor, Waste Operations Supervisor, Fleet Manager or Transport Manager seeking a long-term contract within a Local Authority environment.