Street Cleanser Driver

Huntingdonshire District Council; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntingdonshire District Council is seeking a street cleanser driver to join our team. You will help maintain the cleanliness and appearance of streets, highways and public spaces across the district.

A full manual driving licence is essential, with understanding of street cleansing operations and experience in outdoor manual tasks. The role offers a chance to serve residents and contribute to a safe, pleasant environment.

Qualifications

• Full manual driving licence.
• Understanding of street cleansing operations.
• Experience of working in outdoor environments performing manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and overall appearance of streets, highways and public open spaces.
• Operate street cleansing vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Support safe working practices and contribute to a pleasant environment for residents and businesses.

Job description

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation. While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.

Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.

Job details

We are looking for a street cleanser driver to join our team.

Helping to maintain the cleanliness and overall appearance of our streets, highways, and public open spaces, you will be responsible for ensuring that Huntingdonshire remains a clean, safe and pleasant environment for residents, visitors, and businesses.

If you have a full manual driving licence, an understanding of street cleansing operations and experience of working in an outdoor environment undertaking a range of manual tasks, we would be pleased to hear from you

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

The closing date is 9am 21 August 2026 and interviews will be held as and when suitable candidates apply.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.