Environmental Maintenance Operative Level 2 – Cleansing Sweeper Driver

TN United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Environmental Maintenance Operative Level 2 in Ashton-under-Lyne. You'll operate mechanical sweepers and contribute to street cleansing efforts, ensuring clean and safe public spaces. Training is provided for those new to driving sweepers. Be part of a community-focused organization committed to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Possess a full driving licence (minimum C1 category).
• Have a current CPC training certificate.
• Possess a digital tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical sweepers to clean highways, pavements, and other areas.
• Perform manual litter picking and bin emptying as required.

Skills

Driving Licence

CPC Training Certificate

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Environmental Maintenance Operative Level 2 – Cleansing Sweeper Driver, Ashton-under-Lyne

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

Environmental Operations and Greenspace Services are responsible for frontline functions including Street Cleansing. Working hours are 36 hours Monday to Friday, based at Hyde Depot.

Post Objectives: To work as part of a multi-skilled street cleansing team, primarily operating mechanical sweepers to clean highways, pavements, and other areas. Additional duties include manual litter picking and bin emptying as required.

About You

• Possess a full driving licence (minimum C1 category)
• Have a current CPC training certificate
• Possess a digital tachograph card
• Experience with driving mechanical sweepers is desirable but not essential, training will be provided

About Us

Come shape the future of Tameside with us! Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council:

“Since September 2022, I’ve been proud to work with a passionate team making a difference in our borough. Our work includes street cleaning, green spaces, regeneration projects, and more, impacting residents and businesses daily. We aim to deliver modern, efficient services to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage. We invite passionate people to join us and help drive positive change in Tameside. Let’s build the future together!”

At Tameside, we are committed to supporting our citizens' well-being, economic growth, and community development. We value diversity, integrity, support, trust, respect, and engagement. We recognize our employees as our greatest resource and are committed to an inclusive culture, including reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. Our rewards and benefits package is available for review.

For further information about this role, please contact John Smith (Operations Supervisor) at 342 2838 or [emailprotected].