Driver (Permanent)

Tandridge District Council; Limpsfield; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Flexi-time

Health scheme discount

Descripción de la vacante

Tandridge District Council is seeking a Driver to join the street cleansing team. The role is 37 hours per week, with early starts from 6.00am, Monday to Friday.

You will drive street cleaning vehicles, sweep to remove waste and rubbish, and assist with litter removal across urban and rural areas of the district. You must hold a current clean driving licence and be comfortable working as part of a team with good public interaction skills.

Formación

• Must hold a current clean driving licence.
• Experience as a driver in a frontline council service is desirable.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with members of the public.

Responsabilidades

• Drive street cleansing vehicles and operate road cleaning equipment.
• Sweep and pick litter in urban and rural locations.
• Empty dog waste and litter bins and dispose of waste properly.
• Remove fly-tipping waste, animal fouling, and graffiti when trained.
• Assist with occasional lifting of heavy objects and general site duties as required.

Conocimientos

Driver

Clean licence

Team player

Public interaction

Descripción del empleo

Council Depot, Warren Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9DB

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our street cleansing team as a Driver. We are a front-line service, providing a quality street cleaning service throughout the district.

About the role

You will be required to work 37 hours a week, between 6.00am to 2.15pm, Monday to Thursday and 6.00am to 12.30pm on Friday.

Please be aware, the role is physically demanding and involves:

• Occasional lifting of heavy objects.
• Driving our street cleaning vehicles.
• Sweeping to remove waste and rubbish.
• Picking litter in urban and rural locations.
• Emptying our dog waste and litter bins.
• Removing fly-tipping waste and animal fouling from our roads and pavements.
• Disposing of deceased animals.
• Removing graffiti (when trained).

Who we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are an experienced and skilled driver.
• Hold a current clean driving licence.
• Are comfortable working as part of a team.
• Are experienced dealing with members of the public.

What we offer

When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority.

We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.

We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.

We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking.

In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.

Please visit our website for more information about working for us www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs and download our Working for Tandridge guide.

Diversity statement

At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.

Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Want to know more?

If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to find out more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal discussion about the role, please e‑mail or call Lee Jenner - [e-mail] / 07817004612 or Jim Lewthwaite - [e-mail] / 07919210040

Local Government Reorganisation

The government is reorganising local councils in Surrey. The current two-tier system where services are split between Surrey County Council and district or borough councils, will be replaced by two new unitary councils - East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council.

East Surrey Council will cover Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge District managing all local services, including housing, planning, waste, education, roads and social care.

Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, we need to continue to provide services.

When the new councils are created in April 2027, most staff will transfer to the new council on their current terms and conditions. Being part of a larger organisation may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety.

The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc. Find out more about what local government reorganisation means for us

We understand that some applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information, whether supported by AI or not, must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience and qualifications.

Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

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Council Depot, Warren Lane, Oxted, Surrey