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).
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Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
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 are responsible for the day to day management of the district councils' countryside sites and open spaces. These include informal recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas.
In addition, the team is responsible for council owned play areas, management of the councils' tree stock, routine grounds maintenance on roadside verges and open spaces within council housing areas as well as keeping the districts clean through litter collection, mechanical sweeping and removing fly tips.
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 use of specialised mechanical sweeping vehicles (including HGV's), 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 be proud of the work you do and keen to provide a service to residents and visitors alike.
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
awareness 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.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
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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