Driver - 159541

Ringway; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Ringway in Hounslow is recruiting for a street cleansing operative to operate and maintain municipal vehicles and perform cleansing tasks across the borough.

You will drive Class B vehicles, conduct safety checks, and carry out litter collection, fly-tipping removal, and rapid response duties in all weather conditions while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and Class B entitlement.
• Driver CPC where applicable.
• Good understanding of vehicle safety requirements.
• Experience driving commercial vehicles in urban environments.
• Experience working in street cleansing or environmental services.
• Experience in public-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class B vehicles in urban boroughs.
• Conduct routine vehicle safety inspections and defect reporting.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and records.
• Carry out litter bin collections and street cleansing duties.
• Respond to rapid action team and emergency cleansing requests.
• Work outdoors in all weather and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Reliability

Customer service

Outdoor work

Emergency response

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Class B Driving Licence

Driver CPC

Vehicle safety knowledge

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Driving Duties

• Safely operate and manoeuvre Class B vehicles across the borough in accordance with road traffic legislation and company policies.
• Conduct routine vehicle safety inspections and defect reporting before, during, and after shifts.
• Complete daily vehicle checks, records, and associated paperwork.
• Maintain vehicles in a clean and roadworthy condition.
• Report vehicle faults promptly through the approved reporting systems.

Litter Bin Collections

• Empty public litter bins across designated routes within the borough.
• Ensure litter bins are left clean, safe, and operational.
• Report damaged or overflowing bins requiring repair or replacement.
• Collect and transport waste to designated disposal facilities.

Fly-Tipping Removal

• Assist with the identification, collection, loading, and removal of fly-tipped waste.
• Work in accordance with safe handling procedures for bulky, hazardous, and unidentified waste materials.
• Record evidence where required to support enforcement activities.

Rapid Action Team Duties

• Respond promptly to emergency and reactive cleansing requests, including:
• Fly-tipping incidents.
• Dead animal removal.
• Dog fouling removal.
• Human waste cleansing.
• Sharps and drug paraphernalia removal.
• Spillages on highways and footways.
• Graffiti removal (where trained and authorised).
• Emergency cleansing following accidents or incidents.
• Removal of offensive materials from public areas.
• Street cleansing at community events and emergencies.

Street Cleansing Duties

• Mechanical and manual sweeping.
• Litter picking.
• Weed removal from pavements, kerbs, and highways.
• Leaf clearance.
• Gully and channel clearance (where trained).
• Washing and cleansing of public spaces.
• Removal of detritus and debris from highways and public areas.
• Maintenance of cleanliness standards in accordance with contractual requirements.

Customer and Public Engagement

• Interact professionally and courteously with residents, businesses, elected members, and stakeholders.
• Respond positively to customer enquiries whilst undertaking duties.
• Represent Hounslow Highways in a professional manner at all times.

Health & Safety

• Comply with all Health and Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE at all times.
• Follow manual handling procedures and safe systems of work.
• Report accidents, near misses, hazards, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and waste management regulations.

Additional Duties

• Support winter maintenance operations when required.
• Assist with emergency response activities during severe weather events.
• Participate in weekend, evening, bank holiday, and emergency call‑out rotas as required.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by management within the scope of the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Licences

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Class B Driving Licence entitlement.
• Driver CPC (where applicable).
• Good understanding of vehicle safety requirements.

Experience

• Experience driving commercial vehicles in an urban environment.
• Experience working within street cleansing, environmental services, highways maintenance, waste management, or similar operational services.
• Experience working in public-facing environments.

Knowledge

• Understanding of Highway Code requirements.
• Knowledge of safe manual handling techniques.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Awareness of environmental and waste management practices.

Specialist Skills

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to respond positively to changing priorities and emergency situations.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within local authority environmental services.
• Experience operating specialist cleansing equipment.
• First Aid qualification.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.
• Knowledge of London Borough Street cleansing operations.
• Experience dealing with hazardous waste, sharps, or biohazard cleansing.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor working in all weather conditions.
• Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Early morning, weekend, and bank holiday working may be required.
• Exposure to waste materials, environmental hazards, and roadside working environments.
• Requirement to participate in emergency and reactive service responses.

Key Performance Measures

• Route completion and productivity targets achieved.
• Compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Vehicle inspection and defect reporting standards met.
• Response times to Rapid Action Team incidents achieved.Reduction in customer complaints.
• Maintenance of borough cleanliness standards and contract KPIs.

Hounslow Highways is committed to providing a clean, safe, and attractive environment for residents, businesses, and visitors. The postholder will play a key role in delivering high-quality street cleansing and environmental services throughout the borough.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.
Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.