NEAT Team Operative/Driver

Northumberland County Council; Spittal; On-site; GBP 295,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi leave

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a NEAT Team Operative/Driver for Berwick-upon-Tweed. The role delivers street cleansing, public convenience and grounds-maintenance to set standards and schedules.

You will usually work at Tweedmouth Depot and cover outdoor duties in all weathers. This full-time fixed-term post requires a clean full driving licence, CoSHH awareness, and the ability to operate related tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Trained Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative
• Experience with vehicle checks
• Knowledge of CoSHH safety policies and relevant legislation
• Full driving licence

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient street cleansing, public convenience and grounds-maintenance service to predetermined standards and schedules
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment as required
• Work outdoors in all weather and traffic conditions
• Be available to work at weekends

Job description

NEAT Team Operative/Driver (Berwick-upon-Tweed)

You will provide an efficient and effective street cleansing, public convenience and grounds-maintenance service to pre-determined standards and in accordance with predetermined schedules.

Requirements of the job

• You must be a trained Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative with experience of carrying out vehicle checks and experience in CoSHH safety policies and will have knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to driving.
• You must hold a full driving licence.
• You must have relevant knowledge of the range of tasks together with the operation of associated tools and equipment.
• You will have the strength, dexterity and co-ordination to deal with plant and operate equipment.
• You must be available to work at weekends.
• Working outdoors in all weathers and traffic conditions.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Please note that this is a full time position.

Salary £26,427 - £26,847

Frequency Monthly

Contract Type Fixed Term

Job Reference ncc/TP/15906/3398/DE

Closing Date 9 October, 2026

Job Category Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks

Directorate Place and Regeneration

Location Tweedmouth Depot, Berwick-upon-Tweed, United Kingdom