Driver Operative; Neighbourhoods

Overview

Job Title:

Driver Operative

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We have ambitious targets to meet and are looking for driven, dynamic people to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is important, and this role offers an opportunity to make a difference by transforming the way we work and placing residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides a chance to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on residents’ lives. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people through our public services. We are proud of Liverpool’s culture, housing, green spaces, and opportunities for all.

We are looking to recruit a Driver Operative to join our Residential cleansing team within the Neighbourhood and Housing Directorate.

In the role you will work as part of the residential cleansing team and will drive and operate a range of company vehicles in accordance with relevant legislation, company policies and protocols. You will undertake manual and mechanical plant and equipment methods of operation and use technical devices to record activities and assist in improving the service.

• Litter picking public streets, highways, grassed areas/verges, and emptying street litter bins throughout the city.
• Removal of faeces and dead animals as part of normal duties.
• Remove weed growth and carry out leaf clearance throughout the city.
• Deal with enquiries received whilst working on the network.
• Assist with reactive tasks, providing a targeted and flexible response to environmental problems reported.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements associated with street cleansing operations.

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) with option to purchase further days.
• Agile working (role dependent) with a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working.
• 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 benefits including 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.

Closing date: midnight on Friday 24th July 2026

Interview type:
Face to Face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Information about the role will be provided through our Tribepad system. Contact details:
David Wilson at  for informal discussions.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, please contact