Waste & Fleet Training Compliance Officer – 12 Month Contract

Location: Rugby Borough Council – Works Service Unit

Rate: £180.00 per day (Umbrella)

Contract: 12 Month Contract

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Office Based

Working Hours: Typically 08:00 – 16:00, with flexitime available. Candidates must be adaptable to meet operational training needs, early starts, and service demands.

Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

Rugby Borough Council is on the lookout for a seasoned Waste & Fleet Training Compliance Officer to oversee operational training, competency management, and compliance assurance within Waste Services and the broader Works Service Unit. This dynamic role involves a mix of training administration, compliance oversight, driver coaching, and operational support. The successful candidate will maintain a detailed training and competency matrix and work closely with frontline staff to enhance safety, compliance, driving standards, and operational efficiency. Regular engagement in operational settings, such as depots and on-route observations, is essential to support drivers, loaders, street cleansing operatives, and other frontline teams.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Competency Management

• Develop and sustain a comprehensive training and competency matrix for all operational roles.
  
• Oversee training records, qualifications, licenses, CPC requirements, and certificate expirations.
  
• Ensure all mandatory training is up-to-date and compliant.
  
• Maintain precise, audit-ready compliance documentation and records.
  
• Serve as the primary contact for workforce training compliance.
  

Driver Training & Coaching

• Conduct driver assessments and periodic reassessments.
  
• Provide vehicle familiarization and walk-round check training.
  
• Coach drivers to enhance driving standards and minimize incidents.
  
• Support adherence to Operator Licence requirements.
  
• Monitor driving performance and behavioral standards.
  
• Offer practical coaching and corrective guidance as needed.
  

Compliance & Operational Assurance

• Monitor tachograph infringements and deliver targeted coaching.
  
• Assist with vehicle gate checks, crew monitoring, and route compliance activities.
  
• Identify and mitigate unsafe practices and operational risks.
  
• Report vehicle defects, cleanliness issues, and compliance concerns to management.
  
• Ensure compliance with DVSA, Health & Safety, and Traffic Commissioner standards.
  

Training Delivery

• Conduct inductions for permanent, temporary, and agency staff.
  
• Deliver toolbox talks and refresher training sessions.
  
• Coordinate specialist training through internal trainers or external providers.
  
• Ensure all training activities are accurately recorded and documented.
  

Service Support

• Assist managers with investigations and incident reviews.
  
• Identify training needs from audits, incidents, and performance issues.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Waste and Fleet operations.
  
• Foster a positive safety culture throughout the service.
  

Essential

Requirements

Requirements:

• HGV Category C (Class 2) Licence or Above.
  
• Previous experience in:
  • Waste Management
    
  • Fleet Operations
    
  • Highways Operations
    
  • Local Authority Operational Services
    
• Experience in delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or driver assessments.
  
• Experience in maintaining training records and competency matrices.
  
• Strong knowledge of:
  • DVSA requirements
    
  • Operator Licence Compliance
    
  • Driver CPC requirements
    
  • Health & Safety Legislation
    
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
  
• IOSH membership or working towards IOSH membership.
  
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
  
• Ability to influence behavioral change and promote compliance.
  
• Strong administration and record-keeping skills.
  

Desirable

• Qualified Driver Assessor.
  
• Driver CPC Instructor qualification.
  
• TAQA Qualification.
  
• Transport Manager CPC.
  
• Category C+E Licence.
  
• WAMITAB Qualification.
  
• CIWM Membership.
  

What's on Offer?

• £180.00 per day (Umbrella)
  
• 12 Month Contract
  
• 37 Hours Per Week
  
• Office Based
  
• Flexible Working Hours
  
• Bi-weekly Pay
  
• Opportunity to significantly impact operational compliance and workforce development.
  
• A diverse role combining training delivery, compliance management, coaching, and operational support.
  
• Influence on health & safety standards, fleet compliance, and workforce competency.
  

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Waste Training Officer, Fleet Compliance Officer, Driver Assessor, Driver Trainer, Transport Compliance Officer, Fleet Training Manager, Waste Operations Trainer, Driver CPC Instructor, Transport Supervisor, or Waste & Fleet Compliance Manager.