Street Cleaning Driver – Flexible Hours

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a dedicated Street Cleaner to help keep Thurrock’s streets, public areas and council spaces clean and safe. You will perform manual street cleaning, litter picking, sweeping and operate small cleaning vehicles across the borough.

The role requires a Full Category B driving license, the ability to drive a range of non-LGV vehicles, and flexibility to work various shifts, including bank holidays. 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in street cleaning, grounds maintenance or similar outdoor work.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather.
• Confident in driving non-LGV vehicles.
• Experience operating mechanical sweepers or similar equipment.
• Basic digital skills for handheld or in-cab systems.
• Flexible hours including bank holidays.
• Willingness to work across Thurrock locations.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and council values.

Responsibilities

• Carry out street cleaning duties across Thurrock.
• Litter picking, manual sweeping and mechanical street sweeping.
• Empty litter and dog waste bins and remove fly-tipping, graffiti and weeds.
• Operate small mechanical sweepers and other equipment.
• Drive non-LGV vehicles between sites.
• Complete vehicle checks and ensure equipment safety.
• Record work, timesheets and checks using handheld or in-cab systems.
• Support other Clean & Green teams in grounds maintenance and waste services.

Skills

Street cleaning

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Physically demanding work

Non-LGV driving

Mechanical sweepers

Vehicle maintenance basics

Independent and team work

Communication

Health and safety

Digital record keeping

Reliability and organisation

Job description

Thurrock Council is seeking a dedicated Street Cleaner to help keep Thurrock’s streets, public areas and council spaces clean and safe. You will perform manual street cleaning, litter picking, sweeping and operate small cleaning vehicles across the borough.

The role requires a Full Category B driving license, the ability to drive a range of non-LGV vehicles, and flexibility to work various shifts, including bank holidays. 37 hours per week.