* Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Salary: Grade D, SCP 5 - 6, £25,583 to £25,989 per annum
* Location: Hawthorne Road Depot
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week.
* DBS Check: No
* Closing Date: 07/11/2025 at 23:59
* Reference: 1234/25/324769
Driver 2 Street Cleansing
Can be required to work at any of the Council Depots as required by the service.
* Hawthorne Road, Bootle
* Formby Depot, Formby Bypass
* Tulketh Street, Southport
JOB PURPOSE
Undertake cleansing activities as required such as litter, detritus, weed and fly tipping removal.
Will be required to work in any area of the Borough, maintaining optimum cleanliness, operating equipment as necessary – training will be provided.
MAIN DUTIES
* Drive and take responsibility for the assigned vehicle (up to 7.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight) and operate any power mechanisms as appropriate.
* Clean the vehicle to the required standard, undertake regular vehicle checks (and ancillary equipment checks were appropriate), and carry out routine maintenance (see specific details on Driver's Checklist)
* Report any vehicle defects or accidents immediately to the appropriate person.
* Load and unload the vehicle, using mechanical aids as necessary and ensure sufficient supplies and equipment are loaded onto the vehicle daily/weekly.
* Complete all necessary paperwork.
* Tip any collected rubbish/spoils/waste/etc as per the defined standards and practices.
* Transport goods, personnel, and equipment as appropriate.
* Undertake ancillary duties as appropriate to the type of work being done.
* Using mobile technologies, maintain communication in accordance with the Council's procedures and Statutory Regulations, and organise daily workloads.
* Liaise with the Waste Management Officer as necessary to implement amendments to the route plan to ensure optimum efficiency.
* Act as first point of contact with the Waste Management Officer to assist with the communication flow between management and staff re operational issues.
* Ensure that crew members adhere to operational requirements i.e. Wearing of personal protective equipment.
* Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
* Knowledge of the Sefton borough would be advantageous.
Must have the ability to work in locations such as rear entries, removing fly tipping, animal faeces/carcass etc. and undertake all recording methods as directed by management either via paper documentation or electronic, as required.
Applicants must have the ability to demonstrate reliability, excellent punctuality and good attendance. A commitment to work overtime to meet the needs of the service is required.
Interviews to be held: week commencing 17th November 2025
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
Please note, we do not accept CV's (unless specified on the advert).