Assistant Chargehand​/Driver

Job title: Assistant Chargehand / Driver

Salary: B2 £ 25,989 - £26,403

Hours: 35pw over 4x3 shift

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Location: Various

As an Assistant Chargehand you’ll thrive on helping keep our streets clean and tidy.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

• Driving Licence up to 7.5t (C1)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work outdoors for long periods and in all weather conditions/ at unsocial hours with appropriate protective clothing/equipment.
• Able to undertake basic supervision of a small group of operational staff as required/directed.
• Able to use basic hand tools and equipment safely, efficiently and skilfully.

The Assistant Charge-hand / Driver role at Leeds City Council is a hands‑on, community‑focused position within the Environmental Action Locality Teams. It involves working as part of a multi‑skilled crew to deliver a wide range of environmental services aimed at improving the cleanliness and appearance of neighbourhoods. Key responsibilities include litter removal, fly‑tip clearance, basic gardening, graffiti removal, and operating fleet vehicles such as path sweepers.

The role also includes supervisory duties, supporting the Charge‑hand in coordinating teams and resources, and occasionally deputising in their absence. A strong emphasis is placed on engaging with residents and businesses to promote responsible waste disposal and environmental stewardship. The postholder must be physically fit, able to work outdoors in all conditions, and committed to maintaining high standards of service and conduct.

This position is vital in enhancing the quality of life for Leeds residents, contributing to safer, cleaner, and more attractive communities. It requires flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving, with opportunities for career progression within the Council.

• Lift and remove all detritus from all land as directed that can be achieved by hand brushing/sweeping and manual sweeping equipment. To include offensive detritus such as faeces, vomit, blood and dead animals.
• Empty/re‑bag and effectively clean litter bins and liners and to effectively dispose of/or collect full white litter bags/liners
• Weed removal using manual and mechanical means such that weed re‑growth is prevented.
• Effectively clean up and wash pavements and other paved areas using equipment provided including street furniture
• Fit litter bins using both electrical tools and manual tools as required.
• Effectively clean public conveniences as required.
• Clear waste material from gardens, binyards and other land as directed

• Remove fly‑tipped and bulky item material as directed for example including loose materials, animal carcasses, large items, gas bottles etc and safely load these onto the collection vehicle where required.
• Report hazardous material fly‑tipped on the highway or other land e.g. asbestos, chemicals etc

• Record and report environmental issues as required.
• Carry out basic clearing and gardening as required

• Manually remove snow, ice, fallen leaves, twigs and small branches from paths/pavements and all other land as required
• Assist with gritting of paths/pavements and all other land as required.
• Actively supporting the Environmental Action Charge‑hand to supervise and co‑ordinate zonal teams and where required deputise and cover for the Charge‑hand. For example, this may include the supervision of a small number of operational staff working together on a coordinated clean up.
• To carry out a range of basic investigative, customer contact and community based tasks that support actions to encourage behavioural change within communities to the management of waste; and to help monitor the effectiveness of our service, including:
• Play an effective role in a local team of staff that provide a responsive service to the local community which both engages with and works alongside residents, businesses…