Want to be part of a key service?
Our waste team is one of our main key frontline services, you can be part of this incredible team providing essential duties to all the residents of the New Forest.
Enjoy working outdoors and with a great crew?
As well as driving, you will be expected to assist with the loading of the vehicle and support colleagues where necessary. You will also be expected be able to work at any of our Depots in Lymington, Totton and Ringwood. A moderate degree of physical effort is required, including some heavy lifting and moderate levels of walking. Appropriate personal protective clothing will be provided and must be worn at all times.
Full training will be provided in manual handling techniques, reversing assistance, health and safety matters and any other training appropriate for the role.
Are you a morning person with a can-do attitude? Love an early start and to get your working day finished by 2pm
This role will require you to work early mornings and, in all weathers, but if you have the ‘can do attitude’, with understanding of the importance of health and safety, this could be the job for you.
The working hours for this role are 06.00 – 14.00 Monday to Thursday and 06.00 – 13.30 Friday.
You will need:
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Class C driving license (Valid LGV to the class of vehicle required to drive and at least 1 Years LGV driving experience)
- Driver CPC
- At least three years' experience within a similar waste/transport related environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the post
- Experience and ability to supervise staff and lead a team.
- Good communication skills to communicate with colleagues and the public.
- Ability to understand written instructions and complete relevant paperwork accurately
- Ability to travel to Hardley depot
What's in it for you?
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Up to a maximum of £32,004 per annum including bank holidays - this is due to be reviewed in August 2026
- 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: Working for NFDC
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.
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
After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Dave Wheeler-Osman (Waste and Recycling Senior Supervisor) 023 8028 5408 orAndy Rowe (Waste and Recycling Supervisor) on 023 8028 5570.
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 2nd August 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026
