Road Sweep Driver — Flexible Shifts (Public Sector)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking a sweeper driver to join its environmental services team, responsible for operating mechanical road sweepers on public highways, footways and Council land to keep streets clean and presentable.

You will perform daily checks, report defects, and comply with health and safety procedures, with shift patterns including early mornings and on-call weekends on a rota.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence for vehicles operated and CPC qualification, or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience operating mechanical road sweepers or similar vehicles is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and on a rota including weekends/bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical road sweepers on public highways, footways and Council land.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and basic cleaning/maintenance.
• Report defects and ensure work adheres to health and safety procedures.
• Work independently and as part of a wider operational team to maintain service standards.

Skills

Driving licence

Driver CPC

Road sweeper experience

Job description

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking a sweeper driver to join its environmental services team, responsible for operating mechanical road sweepers on public highways, footways and Council land to keep streets clean and presentable.

You will perform daily checks, report defects, and comply with health and safety procedures, with shift patterns including early mornings and on-call weekends on a rota.