Void Operative/Driver

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Team Derby Rewards discounts

Tusker Car Benefit Scheme

27–32 days annual leave

Job summary

Derby City Council is hiring a Void Operative/Driver to prepare properties for Derby Homes to a high standard, ensuring homes are safe, clean and ready for residents. The role is hands-on, varied and team-based, with opportunities to work independently and use initiative.

You will contribute to local communities by maintaining high cleaning and clearance standards, supporting safe living environments and offering a rewarding career within the council.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out clearance and cleaning duties.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and PPE.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of void properties including cleaning of white goods and carpets.
• General clearance work in void houses and gardens (loft clearances, dismantling structures, removing hazardous material, bulky items).
• New Build works including labouring duties and cleaning of welfare facilities.
• Cleaning and clearance for other Derby Homes departments (kitchen and bathrooms).
• Working in a licenced Waste Transfer Station for Derby Homes.
• Works carried out on behalf of Environmental health service (clearance and cleaning).
• Work for other internal and external customers generating income.
• Removing bulky waste items.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job description

Salary: £26,427 - £26,847 a year

Location: Stores Road / London Road

Hours: 37 hours a week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-3:30pm

Closing Date: 28/10/2026

Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join Derby City Council as a Void Operative/Driver, playing an important role in preparing properties for Derby Homes to a high standard so they can be made ready for residents.

You’ll enjoy a varied, Hands-on role where no two days are the same, working as part of a supportive team while also having the opportunity to use your own initiative. Your work will make a real difference to local communities by ensuring homes are safe, clean and ready for people to move into.

We’re committed to supporting our employees to develop their skills and experience, with opportunities to learn and build a rewarding career within the council.

What you’ll be doing

• General cleaning of void properties including the cleaning of white goods and carpets.
• General clearance work in void houses and gardens. This can include loft clearances, dismantling structures, removing hazardous material such as needle and drug and litter, removing bulky items, removing white goods, removing carpets, fixtures and fittings.
• New Build works including labouring duties, cleaning of welfare facilities, rubbish removal.
• Cleaning and clearance work for the other departments of Derby Homes including kitchen and bathrooms.
• Working in a licenced Waste Transfer Station on behalf of Derby Homes.
• Works carried out on behalf of the Environmental health service, including clearance and cleaning work.
• Work for other internal and external customers which will generate income.
• Removing bulky waste items.

About you

We’re Looking for a reliable and hardworking candidate who takes pride in delivering a high standard of work and providing an excellent service.

You’ll have experience carrying out clearance and cleaning duties, a good understanding of health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE. You’ll hold a full UK Driving Licence and have a good standard of education.

You’ll be a team player who works well with colleagues, whilst also being confident working independently and using your own initiative. A Positive attitude, good communication skills and a flexible approach are important, as you’ll be working a varied and practical role.

If you are dependable, Practical and take pride in getting the job done safely and to a high standard we’d like to hear from you.

Who We Are

At Derby City Council, we’re proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we’re Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you’ll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby’s future.

Why join Derby City Council?

At Derby City Council, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.

Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-Life Balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years’ service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year‑round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training

Community and Inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity.

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, you’ll be joining an inclusive organisation where you’ll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.