Roadworker 2

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Council is recruiting a Road Sweeper Driver to join the Highways & Transportation team in Barnsley. The role involves safely operating a mechanical road sweeper, carrying out scheduled cleansing duties and daily vehicle checks, and maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.

Applicants should hold a driving licence and have experience with road sweepers or HGV where possible. The post is permanent with compressed hours and a 37-hour week.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and entitlement to operate road sweeping equipment.
• Experience with road sweepers or HGV is preferred.
• Willingness to work compressed hours pattern.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a mechanical road sweeper and perform daily vehicle checks.
• Carry out scheduled and reactive cleansing duties to keep streets clean.
• Maintain high safety standards and adhere to procedures; report faults promptly.

Skills

Driving licence

Road sweeper experience

Job description

Position reference: 50012001

Directorate: Place | Service: Highways & Transportation

Salary

£29,542 - £32,046

Working Arrangements

Shift pattern compressed hours

Hours per week

37

Contract type

Permanent

Employee rewards and benefits

None listed in posting; related content available elsewhere.

Closing date

20/11/2026 a t 23:59

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email [e-mail]

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must therefore be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Highways & Transportation team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About The Post

We are looking to recruit a Road Sweeper Driver to join our team. The role involves safely operating a mechanical road sweeper, carrying out scheduled and reactive cleansing duties, completing daily vehicle checks, and maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness. Applicants should hold the appropriate driving licence and ideally have previous road sweeper or HGV experience.

If you have these qualities, we would love to hear from you.

If you wish to discuss your suitability for the post prior to applying or have any questions concerning the role profile, please contact Chad Wall on 07786525033.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CV's are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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