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Job in
Hounslow, Greater London, TW3, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
Ringway
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Driver
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Responsibilities Driving Duties
- Safely operate and manoeuvre Class B vehicles across the borough in accordance with road traffic legislation and company policies.
- Conduct routine vehicle safety inspections and defect reporting before, during, and after shifts.
- Complete daily vehicle checks, records, and associated paperwork.
- Maintain vehicles in a clean and roadworthy condition.
- Report vehicle faults promptly through the approved reporting systems.
- Empty public litter bins across designated routes within the borough.
- Ensure litter bins are left clean, safe, and operational.
- Report damaged or overflowing bins requiring repair or replacement.
- Collect and transport waste to designated disposal facilities.
- Assist with the identification, collection, loading, and removal of fly-tipped waste.
- Work in accordance with safe handling procedures for bulky, hazardous, and unidentified waste materials.
- Record evidence where required to support enforcement activities.
- Respond promptly to emergency and reactive cleansing requests, including:
- Fly-tipping incidents.
- Dead animal removal.
- Dog fouling removal.
- Human waste cleansing.
- Sharps and drug paraphernalia removal.
- Spillages on highways and footways.
- Graffiti removal (where trained and authorised).
- Emergency cleansing following accidents or incidents.
- Removal of offensive materials from public areas.
- Street cleansing at community events and emergencies.
- Mechanical and manual sweeping.
- Litter picking.
- Weed removal from pavements, kerbs, and highways.
- Leaf clearance.
- Gully and channel clearance (where trained).
- Washing and cleansing of public spaces.
- Removal of detritus and debris from highways and public areas.
- Maintenance of cleanliness standards in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Interact professionally and courteously with residents, businesses, elected members, and stakeholders.
- Respond positively to customer enquiries whilst undertaking duties.
- Represent Hounslow Highways in a professional manner at all times.
- Comply with all Health and Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- Wear and maintain appropriate PPE at all times.
- Follow manual handling procedures and safe systems of work.
- Report accidents, near misses, hazards, and unsafe conditions immediately.
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and waste management regulations.
- Support winter maintenance operations when required.
- Assist with emergency response activities during severe weather events.
- Participate in weekend, evening, bank holiday, and emergency call‑out rotas as required.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by management within the scope of the role.
Essential Criteria Qualifications & Licences
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Class B Driving Licence entitlement.
- Driver CPC (where applicable).
- Good understanding of vehicle safety requirements.
- Experience driving commercial vehicles in an urban environment.
- Experience working within street cleansing, environmental services, highways maintenance, waste management, or similar operational services.
- Experience working in public-facing environments.
- Understanding of Highway Code requirements.
- Knowledge of safe manual handling techniques.
- Understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
- Awareness of environmental and waste management practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to respond positively to changing priorities and emergency situations.
- Experience with in local authority environmental services.
- Experience operating specialist cleansing equipment.
- First Aid qualification.
- IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.
- Knowledge of London Borough Street cleansing operations.
- Experience dealing with hazardous waste, sharps, or biohazard cleansing.
- Outdoor working in all weather conditions.
- Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
- Early morning, weekend, and bank holiday working may be required.
- Exposure to waste materials, environmental hazards, and roadside working environments.
- Requirement to participate in emergency and reactive service responses.
- Route completion and productivity targets achieved.
- Compliance with health and safety requirements.
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