Waste & Fleet Training Officer

West Midlands | 12-Month Contract | 37 Hours Per Week | Office Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Waste & Fleet Training Officer to join a busy Local Authority waste service on an initial 12-month contract.

We are looking for a hands-on professional with experience in waste operations, fleet compliance, driver training and workforce development to ensure operational staff remain fully trained, compliant and competent across the service.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver driver assessments and operational coaching

* Maintain and manage training and competency records

* Ensure all staff training remains current and compliant

* Support DVSA and Operator Licence compliance requirements

* Carry out yard, route and behavioural compliance checks

* Promote best practice across health & safety and operational standards

* Work closely with drivers, loaders, supervisors and frontline teams

Essential Requirements

* HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence

* Experience within waste, fleet, transport or environmental services

* Driver training, assessment or coaching experience

* Knowledge of DVSA requirements and fleet compliance

* Experience managing training matrices and competency records

* Strong communication and influencing skills

* Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Desirable

* Qualified Driver Assessor

* NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

* Local Authority experience

* Transport or fleet compliance background

This is an excellent opportunity for a Driver Assessor, Driver Trainer, Fleet Compliance Officer, Transport Supervisor, Waste Operations Supervisor, Fleet Manager or Transport Manager seeking a long-term contract within a Local Authority environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed