Sweeper / Driver 1

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Goole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council seeks a Sweeper/Driver 1 for the Environmental Services street cleansing team in Goole. You will remove litter from streets, open spaces and land to a high standard, following pre‑determined schedules and standards.

You must hold a full driving licence with entitlement to drive 7.5 tonne vehicles (C1). You will work solo or in a team, using street cleansing vehicles and associated tools.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with entitlement to drive 7.5 tonne vehicles (C1).
• Ability to work on your own initiative and in a team.
• Good communication and customer care skills.
• Suitable level of fitness; able to work in all weathers and early starts.

Responsibilities

• Remove litter and detritus from streets and open spaces to a high standard.
• Work to pre-determined schedules and standards.
• Maintain and check equipment daily; report defects.
• Assist in refuse collection, bulky collections and bin deliveries as required.
• Work pattern may include bank holidays and weekends as dictated by shift patterns.

Skills

Full driving licence

C1 entitlement

Good communication

Customer care

Own initiative

Fitness

Job description

The job itself

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Environmental services, street cleansing team for a Sweeper / Driver 1.

To undertake, either individually or as part of a team to remove all litter and detritus from streets, open spaces and other associated land to a high standard. To work in accordance with pre-determined work schedules and standards determined by the Council.

A full driving licence is essential with the entitlement to drive 7.5 tonne vehicles (driving licence class C1).

To form part of a team of street cleansing operatives, or to work alone, to ensure ERYC's towns, streets and open spaces are cleaned to a high standard. Utilising a range of plant, tools and equipment, e.g. Street cleansing vehicles, brush, barrow, blower and pedestrian controlled mechanical sweeper.

Maintain and take responsibility for your equipment, which includes daily checks and cleaning your equipment, when appropriate. Participate in the Council's initiatives to improve the street scene environment, e.g. report environmental defects.

The ability to work on your own initiative, along with having good communication and good customer care skills are essential for this post. A suitable level of fitness is required to cope with the demands of the role. With the ability to work in all weathers and the ability to start work early mornings. There is also a requirement to assist in all roles within the service area, including refuse collection, Bulky collections and bin deliveries.

You would also be on a shift pattern where you would be contractually obliged to work bank holidays, weekends and the Christmas period should your shift pattern dictate

The role is based at the Goole depot, so good local knowledge would be useful.