Sweeper Driver

Coinford; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider is seeking a full-time Road Sweeper Driver for their Hailsham area. Responsibilities include operating road sweepers, ensuring cleanliness of sites, and assisting with vehicle maintenance. The role requires a valid HGV Licence and a proactive attitude. Benefits include a competitive salary, company vehicle, and ongoing training. Join a supportive team focused on safety and quality work across various sites.

Benefits

Competitive PAYE salary

Company vehicle and fuel card

Company phone/tablet for job reporting

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Mobile phone allowance

PPE allowance

Pension salary sacrifice scheme

Group Personal Accident scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Job security

Variety of work across different sites

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Licence and Driver CPC qualification.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive attitude.
• Good timekeeping and attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Physical fitness required for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate road sweepers to ensure cleanliness on-site.
• Perform daily and weekly vehicle checks.
• Conduct basic maintenance on the sweeper.
• Load vehicles safely with correct materials.
• Comply with site safety and health regulations.

Skills

Valid HGV Licence and Driver CPC qualification

Strong communication skills

Good timekeeping and reliability

Resilience

Physical fitness for maintenance tasks

Tools

Basic vehicle maintenance tools

Job description

Company Overview

Coinford is a groundworks and concrete frame specialist that deliver contracts ranging from 1million to 50million throughout London and the Southeast of England.

Role Purpose / Objective

We are looking for a dedicated Road Sweeper Driver to join our team covering our Hailsham area and surrounding this role you will be responsible for keeping roadways gullies and site areas clean and safe to support ongoing construction activities. During quieter periods such as the summer months you may also be required to assist with other site operations including driving dumpers or rollers.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations

• Operate road sweepers to ensure roadways gullies and work areas remain clean and safe.
• Perform daily and weekly visual and operational checks to ensure the vehicle is in good safe working order.
• Conduct basic sweeper maintenance including changing brushes and keeping the vehicle clean inside and out.
• Load vehicles safely with the correct materials avoiding contamination and following all environmental health and safety protocols.
• Plan daily workload efficiently to minimise disruption on-site.
• Wash down and clean the sweeper before leaving the site or entering highways.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with site safety and highway regulations at all times.
• Report any equipment issues or damages to your Line Manager promptly to ensure quick resolution.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date paperwork timesheets and maintenance logs.

Team Support

• Support other site operations as required including dumper and roller driving during quieter sweeper periods.

This role is varied and hands-on and the above duties are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks within the scope of the role.

Experience / Skills Required

Essential

• Valid HGV Licence and Driver CPC qualification.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and professional attitude.
• Good timekeeping reliability and attention to detail.
• Resilience and ability to remain calm in challenging road or site situations.
• Reasonable level of physical fitness to manage sweeper maintenance and cleaning duties.

Desirable

• Experience with left-hand drive vehicles.
• Familiarity with basic vehicle maintenance (training provided if required).
• Previous experience working onsite and operating plant.
• Dumper or roller tickets (training provided if not held).
• Familiarity with two-way radios and operational manuals.
• Understanding of Health & Safety protocols on construction sites.

Please note this job requires a reasonable level of fitness for changing and maintaining brushes and keeping the vehicle clean (both in and outside of the vehicle)

Why Join Us

• Competitive PAYE salary
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided for work travel
• Company phone / tablet for job reporting
• 25 days annual leave plus standard 8 bank holidays
• Mobile phone allowance
• PPE allowance
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme
• Group Personal Accident scheme
• All PPE and specialist tools provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Job security with a well-established company
• Variety of work across different sites
• Supportive team environment with strong focus on Health & Safety

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Yearly Salary

Salary : 39520 - 39520