Job Title
Waste & Fleet Training Compliance Officer
Brief Summary
Our Local Authority client based in the Midlands is searching for a Waste & Fleet Training Compliance Officer to join their team on a contract basis.
This role will focus on supporting training, competency and compliance across Waste Services and operational teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining training records, delivering driver assessments and coaching, monitoring compliance, and ensuring staff operate safely and in line with DVSA, Operator Licence and Health & Safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update training and competency records for operational staff.
- Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, refresher training and driver assessments.
- Carry out vehicle familiarisation and walk-round check training.
- Coach and mentor drivers to improve standards and reduce compliance risks.
- Monitor compliance relating to licences, training requirements, vehicle checks and driver performance.
- Conduct depot, route and operational compliance audits.
- Support investigations and identify training or competency gaps following incidents.
- Coordinate external and specialist training where required.
- Ensure training records remain accurate and audit-ready.
- Promote a strong culture of safety and compliance across operational services.
Required Experience
- Previous experience within a training, coaching, driver assessor or compliance-focused role.
- Category C (Class 2) driving licence or above.
- Experience maintaining training matrices and competency records.
- Background within waste management, fleet, transport, highways or local authority services.
- Knowledge of DVSA regulations, Operator Licence requirements and Health & Safety legislation.
- NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, influence and challenge where necessary.
Desirable (Optional)
- TAQA qualification.
- Driver CPC Instructor or Driver Assessor qualification.
- Transport Manager CPC.
- Additional LGV licence categories.
- WAMITAB qualification or CIWM membership.
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply below.