LGV Driver

Enfield Council; Enfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

32 days annual leave

Hybrid / mix of site-based work

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Enfield Council is seeking a Sweeper Driver LGV for AM shift 6am-2pm at Morson Road Depot. You will operate LGV class 2 vehicles and mechanical sweepers within the Street Cleansing division, supporting the Borough's waste and cleansing services.

Candidates must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence, be able to drive category C (up to 26 tonnes), and possess a valid CPC licence. Duties include sweeping streets, collecting waste, and maintaining a courteous public image.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (manual) for street cleansing duties.
• Ability to drive category C (up to 26 tonnes) as a minimum.
• Valid CPC licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and remove controlled waste within the Borough (roads, pavements, shopping areas).
• Transfer waste to the collection vehicle for transport to a waste facility.
• Be on your feet all day and work in all weather conditions.
• Maintain courteous and efficient collection service and present Enfield Council positively.
• Ensure safety and minimise risks to self, colleagues and the public.
• Read maps and complete basic paperwork; use an electronic device to record data.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

CPC licence

Literacy and numeracy

Maps reading

Teamwork

Public service ethos

Tools

LGV Class 2 vehicles

Mechanical sweepers

Job description

Reference Number: EAC-002781

Salary: Scale 5 £32,535 - £34,998

Advert closing date: 09/09/2026

Department: Environment and Communities

Location: Morson Road Depot

Contract type: Permanent

Division: Street Cleansing

Hours Per Week: 36

Contract End Date: Not specified

Interview Date: Week commencing 21st September 2026

Job Description

Sweeper Driver LGV - AM shift 6am - 2pm

London Borough of Enfield is a successful and highly regarded London Council with in-house Street Cleansing, Waste & Recycling operations.

Enfield Council is committed to achieving excellent environmental standards throughout the Borough delivering competitive and cost-effective services across the Borough.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do, by empowering our people to collaborate, think innovatively, make decisions and find solutions. Join us and be part of something better.

We are recruiting for Street Cleansing Sweeper - Driver LGV working on behalf of the Borough Council.

The posts are for driver operatives for up to LGV class 2 vehicles and or mechanical sweepers.

For these posts you will need to hold a full valid manual UK driving licence, with the ability to drive a range of vehicles category C (up to 26 ton) as a minimum, and a valid CPC licence.

Your duties will include, sweeping and removal of controlled waste within the Borough (including roads, pavements and shopping areas) using a range of tools and equipment.

• Work alone or as part of a team
• Transfer waste to the collection vehicle for transport to a waste processing facility
• Be on your feet all day and work in all weather conditions
• Maintain a courteous and efficient collection service to members of the public and to project a positive and professional image of Enfield Council always
• Ensure that any potential danger to yourself, other employees or the public is minimised
• Have basic literacy and numeracy skills to enable you to complete basic associated paperwork and have the ability to read maps.
• Be able to use an electronic device to record data relating to the work carried out

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

Certain posts in the Council are 'politically restricted' which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace and therefore if candidates are affiliated with any political party, we may not be able to proceed with their application.