Mechanical Sweeper Driver - CMB

Job Title:

Small Mechanical Sweeper Driver

Salary: £26,403 - £26,824 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle

Contract: Permanent

Help keep our communities clean, safe, and welcoming. We’re looking for a dedicated and professional individual to join our Public Spaces team as a Mechanical Street Sweeper Operator.

You will operate mechanical sweeping vehicles and carry out a range of cleansing duties across the district. Tasks include street sweeping, power washing, litter picking, and responding to emergency incidents such as flooding or road collisions. You’ll work flexibly to meet service needs and help ensure public spaces are maintained to a high standard.

• Operate mechanical sweepers on highways, footways, car parks, and public spaces
• Carry out scheduled and reactive cleansing, including power washing and litter picking
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and follow Council procedures
• Respond to emergency incidents when required
• Work professionally with the public, colleagues, and partner teams
• Support continuous improvement and take part in training and development

This role is available on a permanent basis.

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Liam Prince by email at l

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Disabled applicants defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

To participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing  While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.