Interim Operational Training and Compliance Officer

Location: Rugby

Contract: Temporary

Pay: £251.11 per day PAYE (excluding holiday pay) £316.07 per day Umbrella

Overview

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Operational Training and Compliance Officer (Fleet & Waste) to support Rugby Borough Council in delivering a comprehensive operational training and competency programme across its Waste Services and wider operational workforce. This is an exciting interim opportunity for a training and compliance professional with experience in fleet, waste, highways or local authority operations. You will play a key role in improving workforce competence, strengthening compliance and embedding a positive health and safety culture across frontline operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a structured operational training programme.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive training and competency matrix for all operational employees.
• Deliver inductions for new permanent, temporary and agency staff.
• Undertake practical driver assessments, vehicle familiarisation and license checks.
• Deliver driver refresher training and periodic reassessments.
• Train operational staff in risk assessments, manual handling, safe systems of work, vehicle safety, equipment use and operational procedures.
• Deliver inductions and competency assessments for loaders, street cleansing operatives and other frontline employees.
• Ensure agency workers complete site inductions, competency assessments and policy briefings before commencing operational duties.
• Deliver vehicle walk-round check training and improve defect reporting standards.
• Monitor tachograph infringements and provide coaching to reduce repeat offences.
• Deliver reversing, manoeuvering and post-incident assessments to reduce vehicle damage.
• Promote fuel-efficient driving techniques and safe working practices.
• Deliver toolbox talks, refresher training and targeted coaching following incidents or legislative changes.
• Maintain accurate training, competency and compliance records.
• Support managers with investigations and identify training needs arising from incidents, audits and performance concerns.

Essential Requirements

• Experience delivering operational and driver training within a fleet, waste, highways or local authority environment.
• Proven experience designing and implementing training programmes and competency frameworks.
• Practical experience carrying out driver assessments and operational competency assessments.
• Strong knowledge of DVSA guidance, Operator License compliance and Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience developing and maintaining training matrices and competency records.
• Excellent coaching, communication and influencing skills.
• Full UK Driving License (LGV entitlement desirable).

Desirable Skills

• Driver Assessor or Driver Trainer qualification.
• Driver CPC Instructor qualification.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• Transport Manager CPC.
• Experience working within Waste Services or Local Government.

What You will Deliver

• Improve workforce capability and operational competence.
• Strengthen compliance with Health & Safety and DVSA requirements.
• Reduce vehicle damage, incidents and repeat compliance issues.
• Improve operational performance and service delivery.
• Provide robust evidence of competency for Health & Safety, DVSA and Traffic Commissioner requirements.