Chargehand Driver – Waste (HGV) – 3 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision
  
  
  
  • Lead and supervise a team of Waste Operatives.
    
  
  
  • Ensure efficient completion of daily collection schedules.
    
  
  
  • Provide operational support and guidance to team members.
    
  
  
  • Manage assisted collections for eligible residents.
    
  
  
  • Arrange return visits for missed collections as needed.
    
  
  

• Waste Collection Operations
  
  
  
  • Oversee the collection of general, recycling, organic, and bulky waste.
    
  
  
  • Ensure safe and efficient waste collection and transportation.
    
  
  
  • Support loading activities when necessary.
    
  
  

• Health & Safety
  
  
  
  • Ensure all staff wear appropriate PPE.
    
  
  
  • Promote and ensure compliance with safe working practices and health and safety legislation.
    
  
  
  • Report accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.
    
  
  

• Bulky Waste & Specialist Collections
  
  
  
  • Safely manage the movement and loading of bulky items.
    
  
  
  • Handle electrical and electronic waste per WEEE regulations.
    
  
  
  • Identify and report hazardous waste issues.
    
  
  

• Customer Service
  
  
  
  • Professionally respond to resident and business inquiries.
    
  
  
  • Handle complaints and service issues effectively.
    
  
  
  • Promote recycling and responsible waste disposal.
    
  
  

• Vehicle Operations
  
  
  
  • Conduct daily vehicle inspections and defect checks.
    
  
  
  • Report vehicle defects and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
    
  
  
  • Safely drive and operate waste collection vehicles.
    
  
  

• Record Keeping & Communication
  
  
  
  • Maintain accurate daily paperwork and operational records.
    
  
  
  • Report bin damage, access issues, and operational concerns.
    
  
  
  • Communicate effectively with Operational Supervisors.
    
  
  

• Training & Compliance
  
  
  
  • Participate in vehicle and equipment training.
    
  
  
  • Maintain Driver CPC requirements through ongoing training.
    
  
  

• Winter Maintenance Support
  
  
  
  • Assist with pavement gritting and snow clearance during adverse weather.
    
  
  

• Essential
  
  
  
  • Valid HGV Licence (Category C/Class 2 or equivalent).
    
  
  
  • Driver CPC Qualification Card.
    
  
  
  • Digital Tachograph Card.
    
  
  
  • Experience driving waste collection or refuse vehicles.
    
  
  
  • Experience supervising or leading operational teams.
    
  
  
  • Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
    
  
  
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment.
    
  
  
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
    
  
  

• Desirable
  
  
  
  • Previous Local Authority waste collection experience.
    
  
  
  • Experience supervising refuse collection crews.
    
  
  
  • Knowledge of recycling, waste management, and environmental services.
    
  
  
  • Experience operating specialist waste collection vehicles and equipment.
    
  
  

Additional Information

• Job Title: Chargehand Driver – Waste (HGV)
  


• This is a 3-month temporary contract
  


• Location: Thamesmead
  


• Rate: £18.62 per hour (Umbrella)
  


• Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis
  


• Valid HGV Licence, CPC, and Tachograph Card are essential
  


• Previous waste collection or refuse vehicle driving experience is highly desirable
  


• Previous Local Authority experience is advantageous
  


• Experience leading or supervising operational teams is preferred