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

Northumberland County Council; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi leave scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is recruiting for a NEAT Team Operative/Driver in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The role covers Tweedmouth Depot with a 37-hour week on a fixed-term contract. You will deliver street cleansing, grounds maintenance and public conveniences to set schedules and standards.

You must hold a full driving licence, be able to work weekends, and comply with CoSHH safety policies and driving regulations. Training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• You must be a trained Grounds, Public Convenience and Street Cleansing Operative with experience of carrying out vehicle checks and CoSHH safety policies.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to driving is required.
• Must hold a full driving licence and be available to work at weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient street cleansing, public convenience and grounds-maintenance service to predetermined standards and schedules.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Vehicle checks

CoSHH safety knowledge

Driving legislation knowledge

Weekend availability

Job description

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

Job Reference ncc/TP/15906/3398/DE

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Tweedmouth Depot, Berwick-upon-Tweed

Closing Date:

09/10/2026

Job Category:

Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Place and Regeneration

Job Information

ROLE OF THE JOB

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.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Derek Bradshaw (Senior Team Leader) via email; derek.bradshaw @northumberland.gov.uk

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

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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Further information

Please note that this is a full time position.

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