Do you want to make a difference in our recycling and waste service?
Help the New Forest keep clean and tidy by helping to organise staffing and collection rounds to ensure a professional and reliable system is put in place daily.
Like doing a physical demanding job?
This role is right up your street as it requires you to work on the collection rounds loading and driving supporting the depot supervisor and deputising in his absence, each day could be different as the role requires you to adapt to the daily changes within the service at your depot, on rare occasions you may be asked to support other depots to ensure the service is completed across the district on a daily basis.
Looking for a challenge and rewarding job?
Then join the waste operations team who are currently embarking on a journey of change across its services, Due to the approval of the new waste strategy in 2022 this now requires the service transformation from a bag service to a wheeled bin service which will incorporate not only a move to wheeled bin but the introduction of food waste and a separate collection of card and paper, with the introduction of a brand new fleet this will be a great time to join the team as from your experience you will have input into the specification and how we deliver the new services.
About you
You will ideally hold a LGV Class 2 licence and current CPC certificate or be willing to achieve this within 12 months of appointment if successful.
What’s in it for you?
As part of our commitment to being a supportive and people centred employer, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both in and outside of work:
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£31,161 – 34,654 per annum (pay award pending)
- 24 - 26 days plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week’s leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service
- Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
- Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
- Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories
- A values‑led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
- Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth
- A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued
- Buying and selling of annual leave
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Women’s Network
- Early Careers Network
- Neurodiversity Network
About us
At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, or office‑based roles - plays a vital part in delivering high‑quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.
We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities. Whilst we have our corporate values, LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness, we understand that different teams work in different ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation.
We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
Please note: You’ll likely be aware that as part of the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the current organisation will transition into a new operating structure from 1 April 2028. It is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.
If you’re interested ,please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.
If you are passionate about making a difference, committed to delivering excellent public services, and looking for a place where you can develop and continue to grow, we would be delighted to receive your application.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Dave Wheeler-Osman at
[email protected] or 07990 550721.
Please note: A basic DBS check is required for this role
Closing Date: 11pm Sunday 21st June 2026
Interview Date: w/c 29th June 2026
