Driver/Sweeper - Town Centre EV Operator (Early Shift)

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a reliable Driver/Sweeper to join the Streetscene Team in Reading Town Centre. The role involves driving an electric vehicle and sweeping machines, carrying out cleansing duties, maintaining equipment, and logging daily reports.

Shift work starts 5.30am, including weekends and bank holidays, with a Cat B/C1 licence as essential shortlisting criteria. The job suits someone who enjoys varied outdoor work and can operate a range of cleansing equipment while

Qualifications

• Licence required: Cat B or C1 UK driving licence.
• Reliable and hardworking with outdoor work preference.
• Familiarity with street cleansing duties and equipment is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric vehicle and pedestrian mechanical sweeping machines.
• Carry out street cleansing duties using equipment across Reading Town Centre.
• Maintain equipment per checklists and ensure areas are cleaned to a high standard.
• Follow health and safety regulations and complete daily logs/reports.
• Support the wider street cleansing team as required.

Skills

Driving license Cat B/C1

Reliability

Outdoor work

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a reliable Driver/Sweeper to join the Streetscene Team in Reading Town Centre. The role involves driving an electric vehicle and sweeping machines, carrying out cleansing duties, maintaining equipment, and logging daily reports.

Shift work starts 5.30am, including weekends and bank holidays, with a Cat B/C1 licence as essential shortlisting criteria. The job suits someone who enjoys varied outdoor work and can operate a range of cleansing equipment while