Outdoor Sweeper Driver & Grounds Operative (Full-Time)

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programme

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Full training provided

Job summary

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Sweeper Driver / Grounds Operative in East Renfrewshire. The role is permanent, full-time, outdoors-focused with long-term stability and full training provided.

You’ll operate a mechanical sweeper, maintain roads and walkways, and support general site maintenance while prioritising safety and high standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with sweeping or similar machinery, enjoy outdoor work, and be reliable with a good work ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a sweeper or similar machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Practical, hands-on and self-motivated.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety procedures.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or related environments beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate the site sweeper safely and effectively.
• Keep roads, pathways, car parks and operational areas clean and free from debris.
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Support dust-control and environmental measures.
• Help ensure operations have minimal impact on neighbouring properties and surrounding areas.
• Identify and report defects, hazards or maintenance issues.
• Assist with general site and grounds maintenance duties.
• Support the wider team with operational tasks where required.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and site standards.
• Maintain a professional and positive approach at all times.

Skills

Sweeper operation

Outdoors work

Safety awareness

Reliability

Team player

Driving licence

Proactive

Job description

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Sweeper Driver / Grounds Operative in East Renfrewshire. The role is permanent, full-time, outdoors-focused with long-term stability and full training provided.

You’ll operate a mechanical sweeper, maintain roads and walkways, and support general site maintenance while prioritising safety and high standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with sweeping or similar machinery, enjoy outdoor work, and be reliable with a good work ethic.