Overview
Street Cleaning Driver/Labourer (HGV) role with East Staffordshire Borough Council as advertised by WMJobs. The role involves driving street cleaning vehicles and supervising staff, in the local area with no long-distance journeys. The position offers an enhanced salary package and benefits, with hours typically Monday to Friday and some holiday/weekend work as needed to provide an efficient service.
Responsibilities
* Drive allocated street cleaning vehicles (ranging from 3.5 to 26 tonnes, including 12-tonne lorry-mounted crane and 15-tonne road sweepers).
* Be responsible for your vehicle’s security, supervision of accompanying staff, and daily vehicle maintenance checks.
* Use in-cab devices to check workflow and record cleanliness levels.
* Support waste collection teams on occasion, including driving refuse collection vehicles.
* Depend on organisational procedures to report defects and ensure roadworthiness before departing the depot.
Key Requirements
* Valid HGV Class C licence (Class 2), CPC card, and previous HGV driving experience.
* Understanding of health and safety implications of driving large road sweepers; strong customer care and communication skills.
* Willingness to undergo training; previous waste industry experience is a plus.
* Occasional overtime on Public and Bank Holidays and some weekends to ensure service provision.
What We Offer
* Enhanced salary package plus enhanced pay for working weekends and Bank Holidays.
* Generous annual leave entitlement; Local Government Pension Scheme.
* 37-hour working week with regularised hours, with learning and development opportunities.
* Occupational health support and an employee assistance program.
Additional Information
The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. ESBC is a Disability Confident Employer.
Notes for Candidates
* Visa sponsorship: No sponsorship available; right to work in the UK is required at the time of application.
* Disclosure of any family or close personal relationship with a Member or Officer when applying.
Closing Date
Closing Date: Sunday 19 October 2025. Full details are in the Job Description and Person Specification. Attached documents include WA1006 - JD Street Cleansing Driver-Labourer (HGV)_.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Human Resources Services
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