Sweeper Driver
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive with overtime
Contract Type: Zero Hours
Not all sweeping is the same, this is specialist work where your skills really count.
At Ground Control, our Road Sweeper Drivers are trusted specialists whose skills make a real difference. You’ll operate large left-hand drive vehicles, clear mud and dust from construction sites and access routes, tip collected material, and sometimes combine your work with yard/driving operations, keeping every shift hands-on and varied.
Why join Ground Control?
Operate specialist vehicles: This isn’t ordinary driving. You’ll handle advanced sweepers with precision, honing your skill and taking pride in your craftsmanship.
Be proud of your impact: Every route you sweep keeps roads safe, construction sites compliant, and communities moving. You’ll finish each shift seeing the real difference your work makes.
Variety and challenge: Combine sweeping and yard operations for a dynamic, hands-on role that keeps your skills sharp.
Trusted and respected: Work independently, make decisions on the job, and know your expertise is valued by both your team and our clients.
Stability and rewards: Full-time contract, overtime opportunities, PPE, and uniform provided.
Reputable and Respected Employer: Join a company recognised for excellence in safety, sustainability, and employee engagement.
What we’re looking for:
1. Full UK Driving Licence (Category C / Class 2)
2. Driver CPC qualification
3. Proven experience operating large vehicles safely and precisely
4. Confidence with left-hand drive vehicles (preferred)
5. Dependable, safety-first approach and pride in your work
Additional benefits:
Access to private GP services, flu jabs, and employee wellbeing support
Subsidised national gym memberships
Company recognition schemes
About Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company that’s been looking after outdoor spaces since 1973. From highways to green spaces, we help keep over 50,000 sites across the UK clean, safe, and welcoming.
If you’re a qualified sweeper driver who takes pride in your skills and wants to join a company that values your role in specialist operations, we’d love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond. #INDHP