Light Driver - Street Cleansing

Eastbourne Homes Limited; Eastbourne; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Eastbourne Homes Limited is seeking a physically fit Waste Services Operative for Eastbourne. You will work in the refuse, recycling and street cleansing team delivering a reliable, high‑quality service to residents and businesses.

The dual role includes driving and non‑driving duties with vehicles such as mechanical sweepers and transit vans. A current clean Class B licence is essential, and you must be prepared for outdoor work in all weather and heavy manual tasks, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Role requires physical fitness and stamina.
• A clean Class B driving licence is essential.
• Must work outdoors in all weather and perform heavy manual tasks.
• Strong team player with good concentration and observation.
• Commitment to health and safety policies.

Responsabilités

• Carry out street cleansing duties and waste collections.
• Assist Refuse & Recycling departments as needed.
• Work flexible hours including outside normal hours for emergencies.
• Operate vehicles such as mechanical sweepers and transit vans.

Connaissances

Physical fitness

Driving licence

Teamwork

Customer care

Health and safety awareness

Manual handling

Description du poste

Location: Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District Councils

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date:30/10/2026 at 12:00

Interviews: TBC

Based in Courtlands Road, Eastbourne.

Join our waste services team and be part of an innovative and exciting recycling, refuse and street cleansing team providing a waste collection service of lasting improvements across the borough of Eastbourne.

Working in the Waste Services team, you will need to be flexible to carry out a variety of street cleansing duties with a total commitment to customer care, providing a quality service for residents and customers of Eastbourne Borough.

The role is a dual role involving driving and non-driving duties. Vehicles will include mechanical sweepers and transit vans.

It is essential that you have a current, clean Class B driving licence.

This is a physically demanding role, working outdoors in all weather. You will need to be able to undertake the heavy manual operations and activities associated with the job.

• Physical fitness and stamina
• A polite and professional manner with the public
• A hardworking and responsible attitude
• The ability to work quickly and cleanly
• The ability to work well in a team
• Good levels of concentration & observation
• Awareness of health and safety
• Driving license holder

You will need to be trained and fully familiar with manual handling and lifting techniques and work in accordance with the organisation's Health and Safety Policies and safe systems of work.

You will be an ambassador of the organisation and a positive role model for your fellow work colleagues, promoting diversity, equalities and inclusivity.

You will be required to carry out 'catch-up work' and may be required to assist outside normal hours with emergency works.

You will be required to help the Refuse & Recycling collections department from time to time.