Job Description

Driver Chargehand (Food Waste)

26,574 - 28,155 per annum

37 hours per week

Andover & Romsey Positions Available - please specify which location within your application

This position plays a vital role in providing our new essential food waste collection service. You will be visiting all properties across the borough on a weekly basis, to empty their food waste.

To be suitable for this post, you will need to hold an LGV Class C1 licence and have experience of driving vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. You will also have experience of working with the general public and be organised, motivated and enthusiastic too! We'll expect you to work under your own initiative, as well as within a team to deliver this key service.

If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, and would like to join our busy Environmental Services team, we'd love to hear from you! In return we offer a great place to work: a competitive salary, up to 32 days annual leave (dependent on local government service), a uniform/PPE and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Full details of all benefits offered can be found on our website: Employee Benefits | Test Valley Borough Council

The official start date for this role will be the 29th of September, with the roll out of food waste starting on the 13th of October.

To find out more, call Ben Hamilton Environmental Services Manager - Operations, (North) on 01264 368393, or Peter Legg Environmental Services Manager - Operations, (South) on 01264 368136.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to providing equality of opportunities for all and believe that employing people from different backgrounds, with a range of perspectives and experiences, helps us to deliver high quality services to residents.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer who positively encourages applications from disabled people. If, as a disabled person, you meet the minimum criteria for a job then you will be guaranteed an interview, and we will ensure any reasonable adjustments are made to the interview process so that you can be fairly assessed for the vacancy.

Closing date for applications- Sunday 27th July

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,574.00-28,155.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/07/2025