Environmental Operative HGV Sweeper Driver

Tameside Council; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Tameside Council as an Environmental Operative HGV Sweeper Driver, responsible for street cleansing and environmental services. This permanent full-time role offers 36 hours of work per week and requires a motivated candidate with a valid driving licence and CPC training. You will be part of an enthusiastic team driving positive change in the community.

Qualifications

• Possession of a full driving licence minimum C1 category.
• Recorded history of CPC training (current CPC card).
• Possession of a digital tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical sweepers to clean highways and pavements.
• Perform manual litter picking and emptying litter bins as required.
• Work as part of a multi-skilled street cleansing team.

Skills

Motivation

Organizational Skills

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Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

Environmental Operations and Greenspace Services are responsible for the delivery of a range of important frontline functions which includes Street Cleansing.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and well organised individual to form part of the Street Cleansing Team.

Mechanical Sweeper Driver Grade C

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 a range of mechanical sweepers cleaning highways, pavements and other areas. To carry out other environmental cleansing duties, manual litter picking, litter bin emptying etc. as and when required.

• Possession of a full driving licence minimum C1 category
• Recorded history of CPC training (current CPC card)
• Possession of a digital tachograph card
• Experience of driving a compact mechanical sweeper desirable but not essential as training will be given

About Us

Come shape the future of Tameside with us!

Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council.

“Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that’s making a real difference to our borough.

“Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tamesidecovering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it’s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.

‘’We’ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it’s not just about developments day to day it’s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and asssets for the future.

To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that’s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we’d love to have you on board.

Come and be part of something great. Let’s build the future of Tameside together!’’

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager John Smith (Operations Supervisor) on 342 2838