LGV Driver​/Loader​/Team Leader

Salary Up to a maximum of £33,515 per annum (which includes a market supplement and bank holiday payments)

Basis Full time

Job profile for LGV Driver/Loader/Team Leader
- Hardley Depot

Hardley Depot 18/10/2026 LGV Driver/Loader/Team Leader
- Hardley Depot

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary Up to a maximum of £33,515 per annum (which includes a market supplement and bank holiday payments) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region South Job category/type Waste & Recycling Date posted 05/10/2026 Attachments attachment Customer Strategy
- Customer  attachment People .pdf attachment Local Government  attachment LGV   Hardley Candidate

Want to be part of a key service?

Our waste team is one of our main key frontline services; you can be part of this incredible team providing essential duties to all the residents of the New Forest.

Enjoy working outdoors and with a great crew?

As well as driving, you will be expected to assist with the loading of the vehicle and support colleagues where necessary. You will also be expected be able to work at any of our Depots in Lymington and Ringwood. A moderate degree of physical effort is required, including some heavy lifting and moderate levels of walking. Appropriate personal protective clothing will be provided and must be worn at all times.

Full training will be provided in manual handling techniques, reversing assistance, health and safety matters and any other training appropriate for the role.

Are you a morning person with a can-do attitude?
Love an early start and to get your working day finished by 2pm

This role will require you to work early mornings and, in all weathers, but if you have the ‘can do attitude’, with understanding of the importance of health and safety, this could be the job for you.

The working hours for this role are 06.00 – 14.00 Monday to Thursday and 06.00 – 13.30 Friday.

You will need:

• Class C driving license (Valid LGV to the class of vehicle required to drive and at least 1 Years LGV driving experience)
• Driver CPC
• Substantive experience within a similar waste/transport related environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the post
• Experience and ability to supervise staff and lead a team.
• Good communication skills to communicate with colleagues and the public.
• Ability to understand written instructions and complete relevant paperwork accurately

What's in it for you?

• Up to a maximum of £33,515 per annum (which includes a market supplement and bank holiday payments)
• 23 – 24 days annual leave (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service)
• Local Government Pension scheme and AVC Provision
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Women’s Network
• Early Careers Network
• Neurodiversity Network

About us

At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, or office‑based roles - plays a vital part in delivering high‑quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.

We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and…