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Waste and Cleansing Driver

Nottingham City Council
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£27,709 - £28,608/Year
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Description

Location
Eastcroft Depot, London Road, Nottingham, NG3 2AH

Hours
4 on 4 off shift pattern - 03:00am to 14:00pm

Salary
Starting Salary is £27,709 (Level one) rising to £28,608 (Level three) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for 4 Waste and Cleansing Drivers to join our Street Cleansing team and help maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout Nottingham City Centre. Working a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern from 03:00 to 14:00, you will undertake a wide range of frontline cleansing duties including road sweeping, jet washing, litter picking, emptying street litter bins, removing fly tips, cleaning graffiti and completing other environmental cleansing tasks as required. You will drive and maintain Council vehicles, operate cleansing equipment safely and work flexibly as part of a team to provide a safe, efficient and effective service.

Working for Nottingham City Council offers great benefits including competitive pay, generous leave entitlement and access to a pension scheme. We strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. We are looking for people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Experience
- Experience of driving safely and completing daily vehicle checks
- Experience of practical, manual or outdoor work

About you
- A full UK driving licence for vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes/7.5 tonnes is desirable but not essential; further training will be provided
- A good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Ability to safely learn and operate hand tools, powered equipment and cleansing machinery
- Physical ability to undertake demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and customer service skills
- A flexible and reliable approach to work
- Ability to work the advertised 03:00 to 14:00, 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays where applicable
- Commitment to delivering high-quality services and treating colleagues and members of the public with respect

Expiry date: 17/10/2026
Waste and Cleansing Driver
Company:
Nottingham City Council
Salary:
£27,709 - £28,608/Year
Job Type:
Job, Entry Level
Location:
Nottinghamshire