LGV Driver/Team Leader/Loader Hardley Depot in Hythe

LGV Driver/Team Leader/Loader Hardley Depot

Salary Up to a maximum of £32,004 per annum including bank holidays - this is due to be reviewed in August 2026

Basis Full time

Job profile for LGV Driver/Team Leader/Loader Hardley Depot

Hardley Depot 02/08/2026

LGV Driver/Team Leader/Loader Hardley Depot

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Up to a maximum of £32,004 per annum including bank holidays - this is due to be reviewed in August 2026

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region South

Job category/type Waste & Recycling

Date posted 21/07/2026

Attachments Local Government Reorganisation.pdf

Attachments People strategy_document.pdf

Attachments LGV Driver_Team Leader_Loader Hardley depot.pdf

Job description

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 toassistwith 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,Tottonand Ringwood. A moderate degree of physical effort isrequired, including some heavy lifting and moderate levels of walking. Appropriate personal protective clothing will be provided and must beworn at all times.

Full training will be provided in manual handling techniques, reversingassistance, health and safety matters and any other trainingappropriate forthe role.

Are you a morning person with a can-do attitude? Love an early start andtoget 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:

• Class C driving license (Valid LGV to the class of vehiclerequiredto 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 skillsappropriate tothe post
• Experience and ability to supervise staff and lead a team.
• Good communicationskills to communicate with colleagues and the public.
• Ability to understand written instructions and complete relevant paperwork accurately
• Ability to travel to Hardley depot

What'sin it for you?

• 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 anadditional5 days after 5 years’ service)
• Local Government Pension schemeand 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 40percent 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 andthat’swhy 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 engagedworkforceand we actively promotea 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 thesepositions 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 structurefrom1 April2028. 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 or Andy Rowe (Waste and Recycling Supervisor) on 023 8028 5570 .

We understand that some applicants may choose to use AI tools to assist with completing their application. Please bear in mind it’s important that your application remains an accurate and honest reflection of your own skills, experience, and achievements. Please ensure that any content generated or supported by AI truly represents you and your capabilities, as this will form the basis of our assessment throughout the recruitment process

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 2nd August 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026

LGV Driver/Team Leader/Loader Hardley Depot