At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and implement training programmes to enhance workforce competence in waste services.
- Company: Join Rugby Borough Council and make a difference in local operations.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, opportunity to impact health and safety culture, and professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting interim role with potential for significant career development.
- Why this job: Be a key player in improving operational performance and compliance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational training and strong knowledge of health and safety legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location
Rugby
Contract
Temporary
Pay
- £251.11 per day PAYE (excluding holiday pay) | £316.07 per day Umbrella
- Overview
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Operational Training and Compliance Officer (Fleet & Waste) to support Rugby Borough Council in delivering a comprehensive operational training and competency programme across its Waste Services and wider operational workforce.
This is an exciting interim opportunity for a training and compliance professional with experience in fleet, waste, highways or local authority operations.
You will play a key role in improving workforce competence, strengthening compliance and embedding a positive health and safety culture across frontline operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a structured operational training programme.
- Create and maintain a comprehensive training and competency matrix for all operational employees.
- Deliver inductions for new permanent, temporary and agency staff.
- Undertake practical driver assessments, vehicle familiarisation and license checks.
- Deliver driver refresher training and periodic reassessments.
- Train operational staff in risk assessments, manual handling, safe systems of work, vehicle safety, equipment use and operational procedures.
- Deliver inductions and competency assessments for loaders, street cleansing operatives and other frontline employees.
- Ensure agency workers complete site inductions, competency assessments and policy briefings before commencing operational duties.
- Deliver vehicle walk-round check training and improve defect reporting standards.
- Monitor tachograph infringements and provide coaching to reduce repeat offences.
- Deliver reversing, manoeuvering and post-incident assessments to reduce vehicle damage.
- Promote fuel-efficient driving techniques and safe working practices.
- Deliver toolbox talks, refresher training and targeted coaching following incidents or legislative changes.
- Maintain accurate training, competency and compliance records.
- Support managers with investigations and identify training needs arising from incidents, audits and performance concerns.
Essential Requirements
- Experience delivering operational and driver training within a fleet, waste, highways or local authority environment.
- Proven experience designing and implementing training programmes and competency frameworks.
- Practical experience carrying out driver assessments and operational competency assessments.
- Strong knowledge of DVSA guidance, Operator License compliance and Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience developing and maintaining training matrices and competency records.
- Excellent coaching, communication and influencing skills.
- Full UK Driving License (LGV entitlement desirable).
Desirable Skills
- Driver Assessor or Driver Trainer qualification.
- Driver CPC Instructor qualification.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
- Transport Manager CPC.
- Experience working within Waste Services or Local Government.
- What You will Deliver
- Improve workforce capability and operational competence.
- Strengthen compliance with Health & Safety and DVSA requirements.
- Reduce vehicle damage, incidents and repeat compliance issues.
- Improve operational performance and service delivery.
- Provide robust evidence of competency for Health & Safety, DVSA and Traffic Commissioner requirements.
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Interim Operational Training and Compliance Officer in Rugby employer: Service Care Solutions Ltd
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Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
