Waste & Fleet Training Compliance Officer
4 days ago
Rugby
Posted On 28/09/2026 Driving City Rugby Province Warwickshire Postal Code CV21 Location: Rugby Borough Council – Works Service Unit Contract: 12 Month Contract 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. 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. • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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. Requirements: • HGV Category C (Class 2) Licence or Above., • 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., • Qualified Driver Assessor., • TAQA Qualification., • Category C+E Licence., • CIWM Membership., • 12 Month Contract, • 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr