Street Cleansing Driver / Operative (Pavement Sweeper)

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wakefield is seeking a Street Cleansing Driver / Operative to maintain high standards of street cleanliness. The role involves operating vehicles, conducting equipment inspections, and working within a safety-oriented team to enhance community pride and environmental quality. Full-time position with excellent training and various employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure facilities membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of operating plant, tools, and equipment in relevant work.
• Meet health and safety legislation standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance sweeping of paths.
• Carry out daily inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Work as part of a Street Cleansing Team.

Skills

Driving licence category C1 + E

Driver CPC qualification

Knowledge of operating plant and tools

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Street Cleansing or equivalent

Job description

An opportunity exists in the Council's Street Scene Services for a Street Cleansing Driver / Operative (Pavement Sweeper) working from our depot at Monckton Road, Wakefield. What will be expected from me? The post holder will be part of a Street Scene Team to deliver a high quality citizen focused Street Scene service within a neighbourhood in Wakefield districts, which delivers safer and stronger communities by improving environmental quality and increasing the sense of community pride in neighbourhoods. What I might be doing?

Responsibilities

• You will be working within recognised safe systems and in accordance with all aspects of health and safety legislation.
• You will be responsible for high standards of maintenance sweeping of paths.
• You will carry out daily inspection of vehicles, equipment and personal protective equipment, to ensure it is in good working order before use.
• You will be working as part of a Street Cleansing Team for a geographical area of the district.

Qualifications

• Driving licence category C1 + E.
• Driver CPC qualification.
• To hold or obtain within two years of appointment an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Street Cleansing.
• A sound knowledge of operating plant, tools and equipment in a relevant environmental / amenity work.

What can I expect?

• This is a full time post of 37 hours per week.
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.