Streets Operative Driver

Norwich City Services Limited; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Supportive environment

Employee Assistance

12-month fixed contract

Job summary

Norwich City Services Limited is hiring a Streets Operative Driver to support the city’s street cleansing operation. The role focuses on maintaining streets, bins, and public spaces, following an operational schedule, and performing essential cleaning tasks and vehicle checks.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, enjoy outdoor, physical work, and communicate clearly. A Full UK driving licence (Category B) is essential, with teamwork and basic Health & Safety knowledge emphasized.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (Category B) required.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety in work.

Responsibilities

• Empty street bins and litter pick in public spaces.
• Sweep bin area locations and maintain cleanliness.
• Carry out daily checks on vehicles and equipment; report defects via VRC APP.
• Work outdoors in all weather and operate as part of a team.

Skills

Driving licence B

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Streets Operative Driver to join our service-driven street cleansing maintenance team at Norwich City Services Limited on a 12-month fixed contract. The general focus of this role is to help maintain and improve the standard of the Streets cleansing operation within the Norwich area, ensuring our public spaces are kept clean and tidy. If you take pride in transforming local environments, enjoy physical outdoor work, and want to make a tangible difference in the community, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

This role is responsible for ensuring Norwich's streets, bin locations, and public spaces are maintained to the required contractual standards. Following a programmed and agreed operational schedule, the post holder will execute a variety of street cleansing tasks—including emptying street bins, litter picking, and sweeping bin area locations. Key duties include conducting mandatory daily checks on vehicles and equipment, reporting defects or safety concerns immediately via the VRC APP, and carrying out basic care and maintenance to plant, tools, and equipment.

The ideal candidate will be a dependable, reliable, and enthusiastic individual who is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and undertaking the hands-on, physical tasks associated with street cleansing. A Full UK driving licence (Category B licence) is essential, along with experience in an active, operational role and evidence of having worked successfully as part of a team. You must be an excellent communicator, able to clearly understand written and verbal instructions, and possess basic knowledge of employee obligations with regard to Health & Safety.

Why Choose Us?

• Living Wage Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Supportive and inclusive environment and culture
• Employee Assistant Support and Occupational Health
• Commitment to learning and development
• 30 days of annual leave. Plus 8 bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown period.

This role is for 14.5 hours per week.

Closing Date: Monday, 2 November 2026 – please note this vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications have been received.

Please note, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (Category B licence)
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety in work please

About the Company

Responsible for key operational delivery and maintenance of Norwich city's streets, parks and properties by utilising all of the services that our environmental and building repairs teams have to offer.

We locally employ over 300 people with plans of continuous growth, aligned with high aspirations of excellent service delivery. Additionally, we also cater for various private businesses and residents across the city.

NCSL's mission is to deliver efficient and effective environmental and building maintenance services, always putting the customer first, protecting the quality of the environment while embracing our company values and behaviours to enhance the lives of the Norwich community.

Our aim is to create a more inclusive environment that truly balances purpose and culture; one that considers the impact of their decisions on the community and employees. We are passionate about the services we deliver and strive to have a work setting where our company values of accountability, respect and equality are at our core.

Our industry has traditionally attracted more men - and we're changing that!

We actively encourage applications from women