Test Valley Borough Council
Driver Chargehand
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£29,334- £31,937 per annum
37 hours per week 7am- 3pm
Andover
Are you an experienced HGV driver who enjoys working outdoors and leading a team? We have an exciting opportunity for a Driver Chargehand to join our Environmental Services team
In This Role, You Will
- Drive and operate a Category C waste collection vehicle
- Lead and motivate a small team of waste collection operatives to ensure rounds are completed safely and efficiently
- Take responsibility for vehicle checks, defect reporting, and maintaining accurate paperwork
- Work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality service to our residents
This is a physically demanding role that requires working in all weather conditions, but it’s also rewarding for those who enjoy teamwork and making a difference in the community
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What We’re Looking For
- A valid Category C (HGV) license is essential for this role
- Driver CPC qualification (training can be provided for the right candidate)
- Experience supervising a team and working with the public
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- A proactive, reliable, and safety-conscious approach
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
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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
For an informal chat, please contact Ben Hamilton, Head of Environmental Services - Operations (North) on 01264 368393
Closing date: 25 September 2026
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