Mechanical Plant Operative
Mechanical Plant Operative
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Job Description
General information
Reference
004711Closing Date
19/09/2025Service Area
Directorate
Environment
Service Area
Grounds Open Spaces & Bereavement
Category
Driving - Driving - General
Job Title
Mechanical Plant Operative
Grade
BBU06
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 28142
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37.00
Job Advert
We are recruiting a Mechanical Plant Operative duties will involve driving a range of vehicles i.e. Compact Sweepers to keep Bedford Roads and pavements clean.
You must hold a clean current driving licence which will include C Category.
Closing date 19th September 2025
Interviews will be held 1st & 2nd October 2025.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
unless the appointment is business critical
For further information please email
Guaranteed interview schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Is this an enhanced DBS role
No
Is this a politically restricted role
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker
No
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Is this a designated car user position
No
Employment Type
Full-Time
