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Permanent
£25,989 per annum
37 hours per week
Overview
We are looking for a 3.5t van driver to work within our Street cleansing team. In this role you will be keeping the streets of Teignbridge clear of litter and fly tips, emptying the public litter, dog waste bins and being pro-active to help keep the area clean and tidy. You will be a key player in helping us to make Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves to work outdoors, keep fit and install pride in the community. We’re better together. You will enjoy working together as part of a team to deliver on our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.
Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme with built in life cover for members.
* Good annual leave and wellbeing packages
* Generously discounted gym membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres
* Opportunities for career and self-development
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Have a full UK manual driving licence for driving vehicles up to 3.5t.
* Have flexibility to work 5 days out of 7, with some weekend working and evening work during the summer.
* Like helping people, remaining patient, level-headed, and cool under pressure.
* Think on your feet, be flexible, and put safety first.
* Be motivated and team focussed, working as a team, and getting it right first time.
It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
Closing Date
Sunday 5th October 2025 @ midnight
Interview Date
W/C 13th October 2025
For an informal discussion please contact Steve Ramage on 01626 215869.
No agencies please.
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* Entry level
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* Full-time
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* Management and Manufacturing
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