HGV Class 2 Road Sweeper Driver

Sweeptech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Job summary

Sweeptech is hiring experienced Class 2 HGV Road Sweeper drivers to cover the Ely area in Cambridgeshire on day and night shifts. Typical hours are 50 per week with overtime and weekend work paid at competitive rates. The role requires a Category C license, CSCS card, and DCPC; prior road sweeper driving can be a bonus.

Day driver salary is £40,976 per year and night driver £46,280 per year, with a 10 hour shift. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Class C driving qualification.
• 1 year road sweeping experience essential.
• Blue CSCS card required.
• DCPC up to date.
• Digital Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• Operate one of Sweeptech's vehicles at customer sites in the Ely (Cambridgeshire) area collecting waste streams.
• Complete daily vehicle and equipment checks.
• Ensure all paperwork is up to date and submitted daily per policy.
• Comply with traffic laws and regulations.
• Exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Class C licence

Road sweeping experience

Blue CSCS card

DCPC

Digital tachograph card

Can-do attitude

Team player

Job description

About the Company

Sweeptech solves waste management problems in the most sustainable way through unique processes, innovation and technology. We provide a wide range of services that include waste consultancy, water and sludge treatment, hazardous and inert liquid waste removal, high pressure jetting, drainage maintenance and cleansing, CCTV surveys, road sweeping, septic waste removal and emergency flood response for various industries. Our team is committed to delivering excellent client service through efficiency, reliability, integrity and the best value. Due to our continued growth, we currently looking for experienced Class 2 HGV Road Sweeper drivers to join our team covering the Ely (Cambridgeshire) area on day and night shifts. Hours of work will be 50 hours, Monday to Friday, with the opportunity for overtime and weekend work paid at competitive rates.

What will you be doing?

• Operating one of our many specialist vehicles at customer sites/areas collecting various waste streams from locations throughout the Ely (Cambridgeshire) area.
• Completing daily vehicle and equipment checks.
• Ensuring all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily in accordance with company policy.
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation.
• Exceeding our customers' expectations.

What are we looking for?

• Class C (Cat C) Driving qualification
• 1 year Road Sweeping experience is essential
• Valid Blue CSCS Card is required
• Up to date DCPC
• Digital Tacho Card
• A can-do attitude
• A team player

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,976.00 per year (Day Driver)

Pay: £46,280.00 per year (Night Driver)

Schedule: 10 hour shift

Day and Night Shift

Driving: 1 year road sweeper driving experience would be a bonus but not essential

License/Certification: Blue CSCS (Required)

Driver CPC (preferred)

Category C License (required)

Our Vision

At Sweeptech, we are committed to building a respected and responsible environmental services business—one that supports cleaner communities, safer operations, and a more sustainable future.

Our ambition is to be recognised not only for the quality of our service but for how we go about delivering it—with integrity, care, and a focus on continuous improvement.

We are proud to have received independent national recognition for ‘ Environmental Leadership' , ‘ Innovation' and ‘Technology' , and ‘ Health and Safety Best Practice', being testament to the efforts of our people, the strength of our partnerships, and our commitment to doing things the right way.

Our Core Values

• Responsibility We take ownership of the impact of our services on the environment, our people, and the communities we serve. We work with care, transparency, and a belief that business should be a positive force.
• Integrity We act with honesty, consistency, and fairness, earning trust through actions, not just words.
• Respect We create an inclusive environment where all individuals are valued and supported. Respect for people, places, and perspectives is embedded in how we work.
• Health & Safety First Safety is central to our culture. From our depots and recycling centre to every customer site, we apply the highest standards to protect people and prevent harm. Our national award for Health and Safety Best Practice reflects this commitment.
• Sustainability We continuously look for smarter, cleaner ways to operate. Our investment in innovation helps us reduce environmental impact and support our clients' sustainability goals.
• Community We recognise our role in the communities we operate in—creating local employment, supporting social value initiatives, and building relationships that last.
• Excellence We take pride in delivering dependable, high-quality services. National awards for innovation and environmental performance are the result of our teams' focus on doing the job well—every time.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all people who see the advertised role is for them. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know — we'll be happy to help.

Benefits:

• Life insuranceWork Location: In person