Driver Operative; Reactive Works

Driver Operative (Reactive Teams)
Job Summary

We are looking to recruit two Driver Operatives within our Neighbourhood & Housing Directorate supporting cleansing operations in alleyways, streets, green areas and derelict sites. In this role you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of manual and mechanical street care duties to maintain and continuously improve the image of the council across Liverpool.

• Use vibrating equipment such as strimmers, blowers, hedge cutters, oscillators and similar equipment.
• Work independently or as part of a team, driving and operating various vehicles and completing route‑based tasks to support both planned and reactive operations across the city.
• Use handheld devices to record activities, complete all required documentation and follow health and safety procedures.
• Represent the Council positively when dealing with the public and partner services.
• Perform physically demanding outdoor work all year round, including litter picking, sweeping, brushing, litter bin servicing, fly‑tipping removal, leaf clearance, weed management and event cleansing.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements associated with street cleansing operations.
• Ability to work a 4 on 4 off pattern, 7:00 to 5:30pm.

This role follows a 4 on 4 off working pattern from 7:00 to 5:30pm. It includes an additional weekend allowance of £6014.15 on top of the salary quoted.

• At least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service.
• Option to purchase additional holiday days.
• Agile working where possible, with a "Flexibility First" approach.
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Progression opportunities and training through a wide range of high-quality learning.
• Health and wellbeing programme including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes.
• Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Employee volunteering scheme.
• Medicash.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at