SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Street Cleansing Driver

Responsive Personnel
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Dursley, Gloucestershire GL11 5BE

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

info
Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The job involves routine street cleaning activities across various locations in the district, adhering to service level agreements.
  • Candidates should ideally have experience in street cleaning or grounds maintenance, although it is not mandatory.
  • The position requires a full driving license for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and entails daily vehicle checks for safety compliance.
  • The role emphasizes teamwork, environmental care, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and applicants should be prepared for physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and walking 8-10 miles daily.

To carry out a wide range of routine street cleaning activities in various location throughout the district/external locations in accordance with service level agreement.

This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail all the activities required to achieve these outcomes.

Experience of working on street cleaning/grounds maintenance activities is desirable but not essential

This is what we need you to do:

  • Undertake visual daily checks of the vehicle before it is used to ensure that the vehicle is in good working order, including checking oil, water, tyres, lights and beacons.
  • To comply with all transport legislations.
  • To work with other street cleaning crews and vehicles in a team to clear areas where necessary.
  • To empty, clean and correctly replace litter bins on an agreed emptying schedule.
  • To clean given areas to a specified standard removing all litter, animal droppings, leaf and twig fall, dirt and dust, loose chippings and other deposits, using a range of tools provided.
  • To remove any reported fly -tipped waste as directed, taking due consideration to any possible dangers (for example asbestos or sharps)

Be commited to and demonstrate the values of the organisation which are to:

  • Deliver quality - what we do, we do well.
  • Be safe - look out for yourself and others.
  • Do the right thing - make good decisions and treat people with respect.
  • Care for our environment - protect where we live and work. Strive to be cleaner and greener.
  • Work together - communicate well and help each other.

Qualifications

  • Full driving licence to be able to drive a range of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weight minimum

Knowledge and experience

  • Possess basic knowledge of vehicle, plant and machinery used for street cleaning activities.
  • Have basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements with cleansing activities.

Skills and abilities

  • Ability and experience of driving transit sized caged vehicle safely
  • Ability to make required daily checks on vehicles
  • Ability to read, respond to and sign off works instruction tickets
  • Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Flexible approach to working hours and tasks allocated
  • Ability to read and follow basic information/instructions
  • Be fit and able to lift heavy objects (and walk 8-10 miles each day at a brisk pace)
  • Ability to work as part of a team and deal with customers, colleagues and management in a courteous,

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.