Night Cleansing Driver & Crew Leader

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Cleansing Driver/Crew Leader for the night shift at Seafield Depot. This 36-hour week role requires a clean B driving licence and entails supervising cleansing operatives and delivering high‑quality street and open space cleansing services.

You will drive appropriate vehicles, use handheld tech to record actions, and ensure safety and service standards while engaging with the community and coordinating with other council teams.

Qualifications

• Must have had a clean B driving licence for the past 2 years.
• Night shift based at Seafield depot.
• Duties include street/open space cleaning, litter collection, and environmental enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleansing operatives and allocate daily tasks.
• Drive vehicles appropriate to licence and perform checks.
• Record work using handheld technology and report actions.
• Remove litter, leaves, faeces and waste from streets.
• Engage with community and other council departments.

Skills

Clean B driving licence

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Cleansing Driver/Crew Leader for the night shift at Seafield Depot. This 36-hour week role requires a clean B driving licence and entails supervising cleansing operatives and delivering high‑quality street and open space cleansing services.

You will drive appropriate vehicles, use handheld tech to record actions, and ensure safety and service standards while engaging with the community and coordinating with other council teams.