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Location: Stores Road Depot, Derby Hours: 37 hours per week: Mon – Thur 0600 – 1400, Fri 0600 - 1330 Closing Date: 01 May 2026 Contract Type: Permanent This position is predominantly as a sweeper driver, working across all areas of Derby including most of Derby`s Parks. The candidate must be able to pass a sweeper driving course and be competent in driving and operating the smaller mechanical sweeping fleet. Training will be provided; Flexibility is essential for this post. The post holder is required to carry out other street cleansing duties when required – this is particularly in times of bad weather or when the vehicle is off the road. This position works Monday – Thursday 6am – 2pm and Friday’s 6am – but some flexibility may be required at times with sufficient notice. The applicant must be able to walk long distances, which could be up to 8 miles a day in all weathers. The applicant will be required to carry out different training courses which will include manual handling, asbestos awareness and drug related litter removal training. The successful applicant must be able to work in all-weather conditions and have a good knowledge of Derby. Who We Are Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us. What We Offer You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive: • Flexible work/life balance scheme (depending on your role) • Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations • 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract) • Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract) • Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts • Tusker Car Benefit Scheme • Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training • Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support • Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network • Support for colleagues who are carers The Opportunity In the role of Footway Sweeper, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact: • You will drive a mechanical sweeper cleaning pavements across Derby • You will carry out effective maintenance of the gully and drainage network in Derby City. • You will take responsibility for maintaining your allocated vehicles cleanliness. • You will carry out vehicle and plant checks daily prior to shift starting and recording correctly any defects found and to operate plant and machinery. • You will provide cover when required within other Street cleansing teams. About You To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have… A Tonne licence is essential for this role with CPC licence desirable. Next Steps If you would like to apply for this vacancy via an