Street Care Driver/Operative

Darlington; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff equality forums

Green Car Leasing Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Arriva Employee Travel Club

Physiotherapy service

Confidential counselling service

Wellbeing offer

Discounts

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council is recruiting a Street Care Driver/Operative to join its Street Cleansing Team across Darlington and the surrounding district.

You will drive a mobile workshop and perform a variety of street care duties, including graffiti removal, pavement washing, and minor repairs to street assets. A full C1 driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Full (C1) driving license required.
• Commitment to high standards and delivering an excellent service to the community.
• Desirable: experience in street care or environmental maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a fully equipped mobile workshop for street care duties.
• Remove graffiti and chewing gum; perform pavement washing and pressure washing.
• Undertake repairs to bollards, posts, pavements, street furniture and assets.
• Assist install and maintain street furniture and play equipment.
• Carry out litter collection, fly-tip removal and emptying of litter and dog waste bins.

Skills

Driving license (C1)

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Job description

Street Care Driver/Operative (Ref: POS000568)

Salary £28,153 - £29,542 per annum Salary Band £20,001 to £30,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Directorate N/A Published Date 15/10/2026 Closing Date 25/10/2026

**RESTRICTED TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

Darlington Borough Council is seeking to recruit a Street Care Driver/Operative to join its Street Cleansing Team. This is an excellent opportunity to help maintain clean, safe, and attractive streets and public spaces across Darlington and the surrounding district.

The role involves driving and operating a fully equipped mobile workshop and undertaking a variety of street care and environmental maintenance duties. You will be responsible for the removal of graffiti and chewing gum, carrying out pavement washing and other pressure washing activities, and undertaking minor repairs to bollards, posts, pavements, street furniture, and other Council assets.

You will also assist with the installation and maintenance of street furniture, play equipment and other structures. In addition, you will undertake general duties to improve the quality of the street environment, including litter collection, fly-tip removal, and the emptying of litter and dog waste bins.

A commitment to maintaining high standards and delivering an excellent service to the community is essential as is a full (C1) driving license.

If you take pride in your local environment and enjoy working outdoors in a varied and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

**RESTRICTED TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

Darlington Borough Council is seeking to recruit a Street Care Driver/Operative to join its Street Cleansing Team. This is an excellent opportunity to help maintain clean, safe, and attractive streets and public spaces across Darlington and the surrounding district.

The role involves driving and operating a fully equipped mobile workshop and undertaking a variety of street care and environmental maintenance duties. You will be responsible for the removal of graffiti and chewing gum, carrying out pavement washing and other pressure washing activities, and undertaking minor repairs to bollards, posts, pavements, street furniture, and other Council assets.

You will also assist with the installation and maintenance of street furniture, play equipment and other structures. In addition, you will undertake general duties to improve the quality of the street environment, including litter collection, fly-tip removal, and the emptying of litter and dog waste bins.

A commitment to maintaining high standards and delivering an excellent service to the community is essential as is a full (C1) driving license.

If you take pride in your local environment and enjoy working outdoors in a varied and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile.

General Information for Applicants:

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We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.