Mechanical Sweeper Driver and Street Cleanser
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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Mechanical Sweeper Driver and Street Cleanser within our Public Realm team. You will join them on a full time, permanent basis working 40 hours per week (37 hours plus 3 contractual hours overtime). The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £30,559 - £35,235 per annum (plus contractual overtime).
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a motivated individual to join the street cleansing crew as Mechanical Sweeper Driver and Street Cleanser within our Public Realm team. The successful person will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About The Role
The Public Realm Team is responsible for the day-to-day management of the district councils' countryside sites and open spaces. This role will be based at our Stowmarket depot and will play a key part in keeping the joint district and our public open spaces clean, tidy, and welcoming.
As a Mechanical Sweeper Driver and Street Cleanser, you will be responsible for delivering a range of street cleansing services of a practical and physically demanding nature, including the use of specialised mechanical sweeping vehicles (including HGVs), other cleansing machinery and equipment, as well as litter control duties of trunk roads.
The role is for 40 hours per week spread over 5 working days (Monday – Friday) and will include weekend working on a rota basis (time off in lieu of additional hours worked).
About You
You will be experienced in street cleansing or a related role and enjoy working outside either individually or as part of a team. You will need to demonstrate:
* Your street cleansing experience and level of proficiency in a range of tasks (or demonstrate skills you have that could transfer to this role).
* Ability to operate street sweeping vehicles.
* The ability to communicate well with members of the public, colleagues, and supervisory staff as well as understanding and practicing good customer care.
* A pro-active and flexible approach and the ability to use your own initiative.
* Aware of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice, and responsibility.
* Computer literacy and ability to use email and mobile devices.
* Ability to maintain accurate work records.
You must hold a full HGV driving licence and have experience in driving mechanical sweepers.
About Us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private, and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
Benefits Of Working For Us
* Great opportunities for learning and development.
* Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
* Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Wellbeing Support Program.
* Employee Assist Program.
* Health Care Options.
Closing date: 5pm, 11th March 2025
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Mechanical Sweeper Driver and Street Cleanser role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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