Driver Operative; Gateways

Driver Operative (Gateways)

We are recruiting three Driver Operatives to support the Gateway Cleansing Team within the Neighbourhood & Housing Directorate. The role involves driving and operating company vehicles, including a HAKO City master 1650, to sweep highways and pedestrian footways, as well as carrying out various street cleaning duties.

Key responsibilities include driving mechanical sweeping vehicles, weed spraying, leaf clearance, cycle lane cleansing, chewing gum removal, oil stain and spill cleanup, graffiti removal, faeces and dead animal removal, low‑level street washing using jet washing equipment, and emptying street litter bins. Weekend and bank holiday working will be essential, with an additional allowance of £6,014 per annum.

• Drive and operate a range of company vehicles, including a HAKO City master 1650, in compliance with legislation and company policy.
• Operate mechanical sweeping vehicles as a lone worker, supporting weed spraying, leaf clearance and cycle lane cleansing.
• Assist with chewing gum removal, oil stain and spill cleanup, graffiti removal, faeces and dead animal removal, and low‑level street washing using jet washing equipment.
• Empty street litter bins as required.
• Work weekend and bank holiday shifts, receiving an additional allowance of £6,014 per annum.

• Full UK driving licence, category
  
  B.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time or working pattern). Option to purchase further days.
• Agile working where flexibility is the norm (role dependent).
• Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Opportunities and training through a high‑quality learning programme.
• Health and wellbeing:
  Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• 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 reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, please contact our recruitment team.

Closing date: midnight on 19th June 2026. The role may close early; once closed, applications will not be accepted.