NLGV Driver Operative- Street Cleansing

BBS Recruitment; Grays; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Our client in Thurrock is seeking an NLGV Driver-Operative for the Street Cleansing team. The role involves cleaning streets, operating small sweepers, and ensuring waste removal is done safely and efficiently.

Applicants should hold a full Category B licence, have experience with non-LGV vehicles, and be capable of outdoor physical work in all weather. Prior street cleansing experience is preferred and a safety-conscious approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Full Category B driving licence.
• Experience driving non-LGV vehicles.
• Physically demanding outdoor work in all weather.
• Experience using small mechanical equipment such as sweepers.
• Good communication skills and basic digital literacy.
• Reliable, flexible and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience as a Street Cleansing Operative.
• Knowledge of street cleansing standards and relevant equipment knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Carry out street cleaning, litter picking and manual street sweeping across roads, footpaths, car parks and residential areas.
• Drive and operate non-LGV vehicles under 3,500kg GVW, including small mechanical sweepers.
• Remove graffiti, flyposting, fly-tipping, leaves and weeds.
• Empty litter and dog waste bins and assist with the safe removal of waste and other debris.
• Operate equipment such as blowers, strimmer's and other cleaning tools, where trained and authorised.
• Complete daily vehicle and equipment checks and report any defects.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, timesheets and daily tasks.
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work independently when required and collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an efficient street cleansing service.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Independent work

Reliability

Flexibility

Outils

Sweepers

Description du poste

Our client in Thurrock is looking for a reliable and hardworking NLGV Driver-Operative - Street Cleansing to join its Clean & Green Services team.

Key Responsibilities For a NLGV Driver Operative- Street Cleansing

• Carry out street cleaning, litter picking and manual street sweeping across roads, footpaths, car parks and residential areas.
• Drive and operate non-LGV vehicles under 3,500kg GVW, including small mechanical sweepers.
• Remove graffiti, flyposting, fly-tipping, leaves and weeds.
• Empty litter and dog waste bins and assist with the safe removal of waste and other debris.
• Operate equipment such as blowers, strimmer's and other cleaning tools, where trained and authorised.
• Complete daily vehicle and equipment checks and report any defects.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, timesheets and daily tasks.
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work independently when required and collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an efficient street cleansing service.

Working hours for the NLGV Driver Operative- Street Cleansing: 7am - 3pm Monday - Friday

Requirements for the NLGV Driver Operative -Street Cleansing

• Full Category B driving licence.
• Experience driving non-LGV vehicles.
• Ability to carry out physically demanding manual work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience using, or the ability to operate, small mechanical equipment such as sweepers.
• Good communication skills and basic digital literacy.
• A reliable, flexible and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience as a Street Cleansing Operative.
• Knowledge of street cleansing
• standards and relevant equipment knowledge