NLGV Driver Operative- Street Cleansing

Ciwmjobs; Thurrock; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciwmjobs is recruiting on behalf of a Thurrock-based client for a NLGV Driver Operative - Street Cleansing. You will perform street cleaning, litter picking and operate non-LGV vehicles to keep public spaces clean and safe.

Working hours are 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. You’ll need a category B licence, experience with small sweepers, and a practical, hands-on approach to outdoor manual work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Full Category B driving licence.
• Experience driving non-LGV vehicles.
• Able to perform physically demanding manual work outdoors in all weather.
• Experience with small mechanical equipment such as sweepers.
• Good communication skills and basic digital literacy.
• Reliable, flexible and safety-conscious approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous street cleansing operative experience.
• Knowledge of street cleansing standards and equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 safe waste removal.
• Operate equipment such as blowers, strimmer's and other cleaning tools where trained.
• 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 PPE.
• Work independently when required and collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an efficient street cleansing service.

Skills

Full Category B driving licence

Experience driving non-LGV vehicles

Manual outdoor work

Basic digital literacy

Reliable and safety-conscious

Teamwork and communication

Tools

Small mechanical sweepers

Job description

Our client in Thurrock is looking for a reliable and hardworking NLGV Driver-Operative - Street Cleansing to join its Clean & Green Services team. This is a hands-on, outdoor role involving street cleaning, manual labour and driving non-LGV vehicles to help maintain clean, safe and attractive public spaces across Thurrock.

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