Senior Chargehand (Ringwood Depot)

About the Role

Help keep the New Forest clean and tidy by organising staffing and collection rounds. You will load and drive on the collection routes, support the depot supervisor, and deputy in his absence. The role requires adapting to daily service changes, and you may sometimes support other depots to ensure coverage across the district.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise staffing and collection rounds to maintain a professional, reliable system.
• Load, drive and complete collection rounds, ensuring timely service delivery.
• Support the depot supervisor and deputise in his absence.
• Adapt to daily changes in service and support other depots when required.
• Provide input into the specification and delivery of new services (wheeled bins, food waste, separate card and paper collection).

Qualifications & Experience

• LGV Class 2 licence.
• Current CPC certificate, or willingness to achieve it within 12 months of appointment.

Benefits

• Pay: £31,161 – £34,654 per annum (pay award pending).
• Leave: 24–26 days + bank holidays, with an additional week after 5 years of continuous local authority service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice.
• Employee discount scheme across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants and leisure providers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, saving around 40% on bikes and accessories.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of disability status. Further EEO statements can be found on our website.