Senior Chargehand - Marsh Lane Depot, Lymington in Pennington

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Senior Chargehand - Marsh Lane Depot, Lymington

Lymington Depot 10/08/2026 Senior Chargehand - Marsh Lane Depot, Lymington

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Job details

Salary £31,161 – £34,654 per annum (pay award pending) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region South Job category/type Waste & Recycling Date posted 28/07/2026

Attachments

• Local Government Reorganisation wording for applicants.pdf
• People strategy_document.pdf
• Customer Strategy - Customer Promise.pdf
• Senior Chargehand Candidate pack.pdf

Job description

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 arecurrentlyembarkingon a journey of change across its services, Due to the approval of the new waste strategy in 2022 thisnowrequiresthe 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 appointmentif successful.

What’sin it for you?

As part of our commitment to being a supportive andpeople centredemployer, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both in and outside of work:

• £31,161 – £34,654 per annum (pay award pending)
• 24 - 26days plus bank holidays, rising by anadditionalweek’s leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with theoptionof Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Employee Assistance Programmeoffering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
• Employee discount schemewith savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
• Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40percenton bikes and accessories
• Avalues‑ledorganisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
• Access to learning and development opportunitiesto support your growth
• A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued
• Buying and sellingof annual leave

We are proud to be aDisability Confident Employerand offer a range of active staff networks, including:

• 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, oroffice‑basedroles - plays a vital part in deliveringhigh‑qualityservices 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 theirexpertise, 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 indifferent 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.

Please note:You’lllikely beaware 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.

Ifyou’reinterested,pleasesee the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.

Foraninformal chatabout the role pleasecontactDave Wheeler-Osman atdave.wheeler-osman@nfdc.gov.uk or 07990 550721.

Please note: A basic DBS check is required for this role

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:11pm Monday 10th August 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 20th August 2026