Sweeper Driver up to 3.5 tonne

Norwich City Services Limited; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Supportive and inclusive environment

Job summary

Norwich City Services Limited is seeking Sweeper Drivers (up to 3.5 tonnes) to join our street cleaning team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves operating a Sub-Compact Sweeper, performing pre-use checks, and handling daily paperwork and timesheets.

The ideal candidate will have a Full UK B category driving licence, good communication, and strong attention to detail. A C1 licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Full UK B category driving licence.
• Experience of using a Mechanical sweeper (Desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and clean city streets using a Sub-Compact Sweeper (≤3.5t).
• Drive and operate the sweeper, collect and dispose of waste at transfer station.
• Carry out pre-use checks via the VRC App and complete paperwork/timesheets.
• Maintain health and safety standards and report defects to supervisor.
• Assist with public enquiries on-site and work effectively in a team or alone.

Skills

UK B driving licence

C1 licence desirable

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical sweeper experience

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for Sweeper Drivers (up to 3.5 tonnes) to join our service-driven street cleaning team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will be driving and operating a Sub-Compact Sweeper of below 3.5 tonne gross vehicle weight to help maintain and improve the standard of the city streets. If you take pride in keeping local environments clean, 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 the city's streets are swept, cleaned, and maintained to the required contractual standards. Following a fixed operational schedule, the post holder will drive a Compact or equivalent sweeper, collect and subsequently dispose of waste at the local transfer station, and carry out the role of a manoeuvring assistant when required. Key duties include conducting mandatory digital Pre-use Checks via the VRC App, carrying out daily internal and external washing of the sweeper, and completing all associated paperwork and weekly timesheets. Adhering strictly to Health, Safety, and Welfare legislation, reporting machinery defects to your Team Leader/Chargehand, and addressing public inquiries on-site in a professional, customer-focused manner are essential to this role.

The ideal candidate will be a dependable, reliable, and enthusiastic individual who is capable of carrying out the manual handling tasks associated with the post. A Full UK B category driving licence is essential, C1 category is desirable. You must be an excellent communicator, able to understand verbal and written instructions, work under pressure, and perform effectively both as part of a team and on your own initiative with excellent attention to detail. A flexible approach to work, good timekeeping, and a strict commitment to health and safety, equality, and customer care are required.

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 37 hours per week, but to ensure flexibility and promote an inclusive workplace, part-time hours or a job share agreement will be considered.

Closing Date: Thursday, 29 October 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 B category driving licence

Experience of using a Mechanical sweeper (Desirable)

Excellent attention to detail

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