Location
Eastcroft Depot, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AH
Hours
Shift 1: Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 22:00
Shift 2: Wednesday to Friday, 14:00 - 22:00; Saturday 09:00 - 17:00; Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
Salary
Starting salary £26,824 (Level One) rising to £27,694 (Level Three) per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)
About the Role
We are recruiting Waste and Cleansing Drivers to support extended working hours within the Street Cleansing service, helping to keep Nottingham’s streets clean, safe, and welcoming for residents, businesses, and visitors. The role involves a wide range of frontline environmental duties including street cleansing, litter picking, emptying litter bins, fly-tip removal, graffiti cleaning, and supporting wider public realm services as required. You will work flexibly across service areas, operating vehicles and equipment safely while maintaining high health and safety standards. This role contributes to an efficient, responsive service that puts citizens first.
The position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, either independently or as part of a team, adapting to operational needs and delivering a high standard of service at all times. The role operates across two shift patterns as detailed above.
Experience
Experience working in waste, cleansing, environmental, or similar outdoor operational services is desirable. Experience using tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and effectively is essential.
About You
You will have a full UK driving licence for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes (C1 entitlement desirable). You must have a good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices, with the ability to carry out physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative to complete tasks to a high standard. Strong communication skills are required to engage professionally with colleagues and the public. A flexible approach to work, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, is essential. You must be committed to delivering high standards of customer care and contributing to a clean, safe, and green environment.
Qualifications
No formal qualifications are specified; however, a full UK driving licence is required. C1 entitlement is desirable.
Nottingham City Council





