Sweeper / Driver 1

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Market Weighton; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Sweeper/ Driver to keep streets, open spaces and land clean to a high standard. The role involves street cleansing, operating a range of equipment, and working to pre-set schedules.

A Class 2 licence with entitlement to drive 7.5 tonne+ vehicles is essential, and you may work alone or as part of a team. The post is based at Market Weighton depot with early starts and various shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative with good communication and customer care skills.
• Full Class 2 driving licence with entitlement to drive 7.5 tonne+ vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Remove litter and detritus from streets, open spaces and land to a high standard.
• Follow pre-determined work schedules and standards set by the Council.
• Maintain and check equipment daily and clean as required.
• Assist in refuse collection, bulky collections and bin deliveries as needed.
• Work early mornings and in all weathers; may be required to work bank holidays and weekends.
• Role based at Market Weighton depot and use street cleansing vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Customer care

Initiative

Tools

Street sweeper

Brush

Barrow

Blower

Pedestrian sweeper

Job description

The job itself

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

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 class 2 driving licence is essential with the entitlement to drive 7.5 tonne and above vehicles

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 Market Weighton depot, so good local knowledge would be useful.