Street Cleansing Driver (7.5t) – Local Authority

Sefton Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Annual leave 28 days (rising to 33)

Training & development

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Street Cleansing Operative to undertake cleansing activities across Council depots, including litter and detritus removal. The role will primarily be based at Hawthorne Road Depot but may operate at Formby Depot and Tulketh Street, Southport to ensure clean streets.

You will drive and operate vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes, perform checks, maintain records, and support the service with route and safety duties.

Qualifications

• Undertake cleansing activities as required such as litter, detritus, weed and fly tipping removal.

Responsibilities

• Drive and take responsibility for the assigned vehicle (up to 7.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight) and operate any power mechanisms as appropriate.
• Clean the vehicle to the required standard, undertake regular vehicle checks, and carry out routine maintenance.
• Report any vehicle defects or accidents immediately to the appropriate person.
• Load and unload the vehicle, using mechanical aids as necessary and ensure sufficient supplies and equipment are loaded onto the vehicle daily/weekly.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Tip any collected rubbish/spoils/waste/etc as per the defined standards and practices.
• Transport goods, personnel, and equipment as appropriate.
• Undertake ancillary duties as appropriate to the type of work being done.

Job description

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Street Cleansing Operative to undertake cleansing activities across Council depots, including litter and detritus removal. The role will primarily be based at Hawthorne Road Depot but may operate at Formby Depot and Tulketh Street, Southport to ensure clean streets.

You will drive and operate vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes, perform checks, maintain records, and support the service with route and safety duties.