Road Sweeper Driver

7.5T SWEEPER DRIVER  STREET CLEANSING / STAINES
We are recruiting reliable and conscientious  7.5T (C1) Sweeper Drivers  for a local authority environmental services operation based in Staines.
This role involves operating a road sweeper whilst also carrying out manual street cleansing duties to help maintain public areas, town centres and market locations. This is a  temp-to-perm opportunity  offering long-term stability with immediate starts available.
Role:  7.5T Sweeper Driver (C1)
Contract Type:  Temp to Perm

Location:

Staines

Hours:

36 hours per week
Shift Pattern:  Rotating 2-week rota
PAY Standard Rate
Basic Hourly Rate:  £16.00
Holiday Pay (Rolled Up):  £2.22
Total Hourly Pay (Inclusive):  £18.22
Overtime:  Available during seasonal periods
Pay Frequency:  Weekly
SHIFT PATTERN Week 1
Wednesday  Friday:  06:00 AM  1:30 PM
Saturday:  06:00 AM  12:30 PM
Evening Market Duties
Wednesday:  5:00 PM  8:00 PM
Friday:  5:00 PM  8:00 PM
Saturday:  5:00 PM  8:00 PM
Week 2
Monday  Thursday:  06:00 AM  1:30 PM
Friday:  06:00 AM  12:00 PM
30-minute unpaid break applies to all shifts except Saturday (Week
1) and Friday (Week
2).
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
Operating a 7.5T road sweeper safely and efficiently
Maintaining the cleanliness of streets, market areas and public spaces
Carrying out evening market cleansing duties when required
Completing daily vehicle safety inspections and reporting defects
Washing and maintaining the sweeper vehicle to a high standard
Leaving the vehicle when required to manually remove litter and debris
Cleaning beneath benches, around street furniture and other hard-to-reach areas
Carrying out litter picking and general environmental maintenance duties
Working safely around pedestrians, businesses and market traders
Following all health & safety procedures and operational guidelines
EXPERIENCE /

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Full UK 7.5T (Category C1) Licence
Valid CPC Card preferred
Digital Tachograph Card preferred
Good understanding of vehicle safety and daily vehicle checks
Reliable, punctual and self-motivated
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual cleaning duties
Strong awareness of public safety when operating vehicles in busy pedestrian areas
Good communication skills and a positive attitude
Desirable
Previous experience operating road sweepers or similar specialist vehicles

Experience with in street cleansing, waste management, environmental services or local authority operations
BENEFITS
Temp-to-perm opportunity
Weekly pay
Overtime available during seasonal periods
Ongoing training and development
Long-term career opportunity within a local authority environment
APPLY TODAY
Send us your CV or  text your full name and "7.5T SWEEPER STAINES" to  , and one of our team will call you back to arrange your interview