Sweeper Driver

McCarthy Recruitment; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programme

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Full training provided

Job summary

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Sweeper Driver / Grounds Operative in East Renfrewshire. The role is permanent, full-time, outdoors-focused with long-term stability and full training provided.

You’ll operate a mechanical sweeper, maintain roads and walkways, and support general site maintenance while prioritising safety and high standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with sweeping or similar machinery, enjoy outdoor work, and be reliable with a good work ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a sweeper or similar machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Practical, hands-on and self-motivated.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety procedures.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or related environments beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate the site sweeper safely and effectively.
• Keep roads, pathways, car parks and operational areas clean and free from debris.
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Support dust-control and environmental measures.
• Help ensure operations have minimal impact on neighbouring properties and surrounding areas.
• Identify and report defects, hazards or maintenance issues.
• Assist with general site and grounds maintenance duties.
• Support the wider team with operational tasks where required.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and site standards.
• Maintain a professional and positive approach at all times.

Skills

Sweeper operation

Outdoors work

Safety awareness

Reliability

Team player

Driving licence

Proactive

Job description

Sweeper Driver / Grounds Operative

Location: East Renfrewshire

Salary: Up to £736 per week

Role: Permanent | Full Time

OVERVIEW

We're recruiting for a Sweeper Driver / Grounds Operative to join a well-established operation in East Renfrewshire. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high standards. You'll play a key part in keeping the site operational, clean, safe and presentable, while helping to minimise any impact on surrounding residential and public areas. Operating a mechanical sweeper and supporting wider site maintenance activities, you'll be responsible for ensuring roads, pathways, car parks and operational areas are maintained to an excellent standard. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering long-term stability and consistent hours. Full training will be provided where required, so we're looking for someone reliable, proactive and willing to get stuck in.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience operating a sweeper, grounds maintenance equipment or similar machinery would be advantageous
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Practical, hands-on and self-motivated
• Good awareness of Health & Safety procedures
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred
• Previous experience within grounds maintenance, landscaping, facilities management, agriculture, construction or a similar environment would be beneficial but isn't essential

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the site sweeper safely and effectively
• Keep roads, pathways, car parks and operational areas clean and free from debris
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment inspections
• Support dust-control and environmental measures
• Help ensure operations have minimal impact on neighbouring properties and surrounding areas
• Identify and report defects, hazards or maintenance issues
• Assist with general site and grounds maintenance duties
• Support the wider team with operational tasks where required
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and site standards
• Maintain a professional and positive approach at all times

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• £14.50 - £15.50 per hour
• £689 - £736 per week based on a 47.5-hour week
• Permanent, full-time position
• Consistent hours
• Full training provided
• Long-term stability
• Opportunity to learn and develop additional skills
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive team environment

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS

Glasgow, Paisley, Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Clarkston, Barrhead, East Kilbride and surrounding areas.

If you're looking for a stable, long-term role where you can work outdoors, take ownership of your area and make a real impact on the day-to-day operation of the site, we'd love to hear from you.

The Legal Bit

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