Street Van Driver

Serco Limited; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Easthampstead is seeking a Street Van Driver for their street cleansing team. In this role, you will sweep pavements, empty bins, and transport vehicles while ensuring high levels of customer service. The ideal candidate holds a full UK driving licence, is self-motivated, and physically fit. This position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Serco discounts on cinema and shopping

23 to 24 days annual leave

Ongoing development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a full and clean UK driving licence for driving a 3.5T sweeper.
• Be self-motivated and willing to undertake further training.
• Be physically fit to walk long distances daily.

Responsibilities

• Sweep pavements and roads.
• Empty litter and dog waste bins.
• Load and transport vehicles.
• Conduct daily inspections and reporting for vehicles.
• Ensure cleanliness of machines and observe Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

UK driving licence

Self-motivation

Physical fitness

Job description

Overview

Job type: Permanent, full-time. Working Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3.15pm with occasional weekend work and overtime. Salary: £24,193.31 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Here at Serco we have an exciting opportunity for a Street Van Driver to join our street cleansing team. You will work with a professional, dedicated, and friendly team of Refuse and Recycling and Street Cleansing staff to keep streets, homes, and businesses clean, safe and tidy, while delivering high levels of customer service to the community.

Responsibilities

• Sweep pavements and roads
• Empty litter and dog waste bins
• Load and transport vehicles
• Daily inspection and reporting procedure for machinery and vehicles prior to and on completion of usage
• Ensure cleanliness of machines and vehicles and observe Health and Safety guidelines at all times

You will contribute to a cleaner and greener living and working space and be part of a team that helps promote environmental well-being in the community.

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the quality of life in our communities
• A role as a company ambassador
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Serco discounts on cinema, Merlin Entertainments, online shopping, mobile plans, and leisure centre memberships
• Interesting, varied and enjoyable work
• 23 or 24 days annual leave (depending on tenure and policy)

What you'll need to do the role

• Hold a full and clean UK driving licence (role includes use of a 3.5T sweeper)
• Be self-motivated with willingness to undertake further training
• Be physically fit to walk long distances daily

Development and training

We are dedicated to ongoing development and career progression, offering training opportunities and the potential to undertake additional qualifications. These include, but are not limited to, HGV Class 2 Driver Training, Transport Manager CPC, Team Leader and Management training, with a supportive management team to help you achieve your goals at Serco.

Why Serco

Meaningful and vital work: delivering essential services that touch people’s lives. A world of opportunity: diverse UK-wide operations to learn and develop. Great people: a motivated, supportive team with the resources you need to do your job.