Waste & Fleet Training Compliance Officer – 12 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a detailed training and competency matrix for all operational roles.
  
  


• Oversee training records, license verifications, qualifications, and certificate expiration dates.
  
  


• Ensure all operational training is current and compliant.
  
  


• Conduct inductions for permanent, temporary, and agency personnel.
  
  


• Perform driver assessments, vehicle familiarization training, and periodic reassessments.
  
  


• Provide direct driver coaching to enhance driving standards and minimize incidents.
  
  


• Support compliance with:
  
  
  
  • DVSA requirements
    
    
  
  
  • Operator Licence obligations
    
    
  
  
  • Health & Safety legislation
    
    
  
  
  • Internal compliance procedures
    
    
  
  


• Deliver toolbox talks and refresher training sessions.
  
  


• Assist with route risk assessments, gate checks, and crew monitoring activities.
  
  


• Investigate and address unsafe or non-compliant behaviors.
  
  


• Monitor tachograph violations and offer coaching to prevent recurrence.
  
  


• Coordinate specialized training with internal trainers and external providers as needed.
  
  


• Maintain precise, audit-ready compliance and training records.
  
  


• Assist managers with investigations and identify training needs from incidents or audits.
  
  


• Serve as the primary contact for training and compliance within Waste Services.
  
  

Essential

• Previous experience in:
  
  
  
  • Waste Management
    
    
  
  
  • Fleet Operations
    
    
  
  
  • Highways Services
    
    
  
  
  • Transport Operations
    
    
  
  
  • Driver Training or Compliance Roles
    
    
  
  


• Full HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence.
  
  


• Experience driving various vehicle types.
  
  


• Experience in developing and maintaining training and competency matrices.
  
  


• Strong understanding of:
  
  
  
  • DVSA guidance
    
    
  
  
  • Operator Licence Compliance
    
    
  
  
  • Fleet Compliance
    
    
  
  
  • Health & Safety Regulations
    
    
  
  


• NEBOSH National General Certificate, IOSH qualification, membership, or working towards an equivalent qualification.
  
  


• Excellent coaching, mentoring, and communication skills.
  
  


• Ability to influence behavioral change and enhance compliance standards.
  
  


• Strong record-keeping and administrative skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Qualified Driver Assessor.
  
  


• Driver CPC Instructor Qualification.
  
  


• TAQA Qualification.
  
  


• Transport Manager CPC.
  
  


• WAMITAB Qualification.
  
  


• CIWM Membership.
  
  


• Additional LGV licence categories.
  
  


• Experience with Local Authority Waste Services.
  
  

Important Information

• This role is primarily office-based with frequent operational site visits.
  
  


• Flexibility is necessary to support operational training activities.
  
  


• Candidates should be comfortable working directly with frontline waste and fleet teams.
  
  


• A DVLA Licence Check is required before starting due to the driving responsibilities of the role.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £140 per day (Umbrella)
  
  


• 12 Month Contract
  
  


• Office-Based Role
  
  


• 37 Hours Per Week
  
  


• Flexi-Time Working
  
  


• Location: Rugby
  
  


• Opportunity to shape and enhance training compliance across a large operational workforce.
  
  


• A varied role that combines compliance, coaching, training delivery, and operational support.
  
  


• Long-term contract within a supportive Local Authority environment.