LGV Sweeper Driver

South Cambridgeshire District Council; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPC training paid

Uniform provided

No nights away

Four-day week

LGPS pension

Job summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is recruiting an LGV Sweeper Driver to join our Street Cleaning Services team. You will operate LGV sweepers to deliver clean streets safely and efficiently. Daily vehicle checks, reporting issues via the in-cab tablet, CPC training and licenses paid, and uniform provided are included.

The role offers a four-day week, a progressive pension scheme, and no nights away. Hours are 05:45 to 14:15, Monday to Friday with a fixed day off; 20 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Full and clean driving licence (Class 2 / Category C)
• Up-to-date Driver CPC certificate
• Ability to perform daily vehicle checks and safe driving on predetermined routes

Responsibilities

• Operate LGV sweepers and precinct sweepers to clean streets
• Drive routes and tip at designated disposal points
• Use in-cab tablet to report issues and maintain records
• Ensure work is completed safely and to guidelines

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC

Vehicle checks

Safety awareness

Job description

LGV Sweeper Driver - Street Cleaning Services

At South Cambridgeshire District Council, we are recruiting for LGV Sweeper Driver to join our team to deliver high-quality and environmentally sustainable services.

As an LGV Sweeper Driver you will be responsible for the vehicle, this would require you to have a Full and Clean Driving Licence (Class 2 / Category C) and an up-to-date Driver CPC certificate.

The role will include undertaking daily vehicle checks, safely driving a predetermined route, tipping off at the designated disposal point as well as using our in-cab system (accessed via a tablet) to report issues. You will be expected to use the precinct sweepers and LGV sweepers whilst working as part of the street cleansing team to support the timely delivery of the service.

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate a flexible, professional, and friendly attitude, whilst ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with the relevant guidelines to achieve customer satisfaction.

The contracted hours are, 05:45 and 14:15 which included a 30 minute break, Monday to Friday with a fixed non-working day off.

As one of our employees you will be entitled to 20 days annual leave and will progress to 24 days after five years' service pro rata.

As well as providing a good work life balance, without any nights working away, we provide all the required uniform and pay for CPC training, licenses, and medicals.

We also operate a modern fleet of vehicles.

We offer a career grade average pension scheme (LGPS), you would contribute 5.8% progressing to 6.5% and the council will contribute 17% into your pension.

As part of South Cambridgeshire District Council, colleagues also benefit from our four-day week approach. We expect employees to deliver 100% of their work in around 85% of their contracted hours, while receiving 100% of their pay. This supports a better work-life balance, alongside the same salary and reduced working hours.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Phillips, Team Manager - Environment, on 07719079401 or

Closing date 9AM, 30th October 2026

Interview date: 11th November 2026