Driver Chargehand (Food Waste)

Testvalley; Andover; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Andover is seeking a motivated individual for a food waste collection role. This full-time position requires an LGV Class C1 licence and involves visiting properties weekly to empty food waste. The ideal candidate will be organised, enthusiastic, and have experience working with the public. Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 32 days annual leave, and opportunities to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 32 days annual leave

Uniform/PPE provided

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold an LGV Class C1 licence and experience of driving vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Organised, motivated and enthusiastic.
• Capable of working under own initiative and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Visiting all properties across the borough weekly to empty their food waste.

Skills

LGV Class C1 licence

Experience of working with the general public

Organised

Motivated

Capable of working under own initiative

Job description

Pay & Hours

£26,574 - £28,155 per annum

37 hours per week

Location

Andover

Job Role

This position plays a key role in providing one of our new essential Food Waste collection services. You will be visiting all properties across the borough on a weekly basis, to empty their Food waste.

Requirements

• Hold an LGV Class C1 licence and experience of driving vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Organised, motivated and enthusiastic.
• Capable of working under own initiative and within a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Up to 32 days annual leave (dependent on local government service).
• Uniform/PPE provided.
• 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.

Contact

• Ben Hamilton, Environmental Services Manager – Operations (North), 01264 368393.
• Peter Legg, Environmental Services Manager – Operations (South), 01264 368136.

EEO Statement

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

Closing date for applications 14/12/2025

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Government Administration