Job Description

Salary

Up to a maximum of 32,004 per annum including bank holidays

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Date posted

25/07/2025

Drive Change in Your Community - Join Our Waste & Recycling Team

Looking for a role that makes a real impact? Our

Waste Team

is one of the most essential frontline services in the New Forest, and we're looking for committed individuals to join us in delivering this vital work to our residents.

Are you a morning person

with a can-do attitude?

Love an early start and to get your working day finished by 2pm

If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a supportive crew, and starting your day early, this could be the perfect fit. You'll be driving and assisting with collections, working across our

Lymington, Totton, and Ringwood depots

. It's a physically active role that includes lifting and walking, and we'll provide all the protective gear and training you need.

What You'll Be Doing

Driving LGV vehicles and supporting your team with loading duties Working across multiple depot locations Operating in all weather conditions with a positive, safety-first attitude Starting early and finishing early:

06:00-14:00 (Mon-Thu)

and

06:00-13:30 (Fri)

What You'll Need

Class C LGV licence

with substantial

LGV driving experience

Driver CPC qualification

Substantial experience

in a waste or transport-related environment Strong communication skills - both written and verbal Ability to lead and supervise a team Confidence in completing paperwork accurately Ability to travel to our

Ringwood depot

Training & Support

We'll provide full training in:

Manual handling Reversing assistance Health & safety Role-specific skills


If you're a morning person with a can-do attitude and want to be part of a team that keeps our district clean and green, we'd love to hear from you!

What's in it for you?

Up to a maximum of 32,004 per annum including bank holidays 23 - 24 days annual leave (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years' service) Local Government Pension scheme and AVC Provision On-site parking Employee Assistance Programme Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories

About us:

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

We believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that's why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance.

Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.

We are proud of our new values for 2024, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: A place for you at New Forest District Council

As part of our duty of care to all our employees, please be advised that these positions are subject to pre-employment health screening.

Please note, this post is subject to a basic DBS Check.

If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria, we would be happy to hear from you. For more information and an informal chat about the role please call Dave Wheeler-Osman on 023 8028 5408

Closing Date:

11pm 10th August 2025

Interview Date:

TBC