Driver Operative

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Newport - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 17 - 17

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Newport City Council is seeking a Driver/General Operative (Grade 4) to support Building Services Maintenance and Street Cleansing operations on a temporary 12-week contract.

Working within the Environment and Sustainability / Waste & Cleansing service the postholder will carry out contractual street cleansing duties and where required drive Council vehicles in line with daily route schedules and operational needs.

This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and may include weekend and bank holiday working.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Carry out day-to-day street cleansing duties in accordance with contract specifications and daily route schedules

Drive Council vehicles when operationally required in compliance with the Driver Handbook

Ensure all health and safety regulations are followed including the use of PPE and Council-issued uniform

Report accidents incidents defects or faults promptly to supervisors or managers

Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others

Supervise Cleansing Operatives when working as part of a team

Attend mandatory training courses when instructed

Deliver a high standard of customer service when dealing with members of the public

Undertake additional cleansing or driving duties as directed by management

Skills/Experience:

Experience working in street cleansing refuse or environmental services (desirable)

Knowledge of the Newport City area (essential)

Understanding of public sector working environments

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good time management with the ability to meet targets and deadlines

Strong customer care and communication skills

Physically fit with stamina for walking lifting bending and carrying

Self-motivated with a positive and proactive attitude

Willingness to learn and undertake training

Additional Information:

The closing date: 19/12/2025.

Full current UK driving licence (essential).

37 hours per week.

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday: 7:30am 3:30pm; Friday: 7:30am 3:00pm.

Rostered shifts may include weekends bank holidays and extra-statutory days.

Job location: Telford Street Newport NP19 0ES.

Required Skills:

Experience working in street cleansing refuse or environmental services (desirable) Knowledge of the Newport City area (essential) Understanding of public sector working environments Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good time management with the ability to meet targets and deadlines Strong customer care and communication skills Physically fit with stamina for walking lifting bending and carrying Self-motivated with a positive and proactive attitude Willingness to learn and undertake training

Required Education:

Full current UK driving licence (essential).

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Newport City Council is seeking a Driver/General Operative (Grade 4) to support Building Services Maintenance and Street Cleansing operations on a temporary 12-week contract. Working within the Environment and Sustainability / Waste & Cleansing s...

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Newport City Council is seeking a Driver/General Operative (Grade 4) to support Building Services Maintenance and Street Cleansing operations on a temporary 12-week contract.

This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and may include weekend and bank holiday working.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Carry out day-to-day street cleansing duties in accordance with contract specifications and daily route schedules

Drive Council vehicles when operationally required in compliance with the Driver Handbook

Ensure all health and safety regulations are followed including the use of PPE and Council-issued uniform

Report accidents incidents defects or faults promptly to supervisors or managers

Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others

Supervise Cleansing Operatives when working as part of a team

Attend mandatory training courses when instructed

Deliver a high standard of customer service when dealing with members of the public

Undertake additional cleansing or driving duties as directed by management

Skills/Experience:

Experience working in street cleansing refuse or environmental services (desirable)

Knowledge of the Newport City area (essential)

Understanding of public sector working environments

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good time management with the ability to meet targets and deadlines

Strong customer care and communication skills

Physically fit with stamina for walking lifting bending and carrying

Self-motivated with a positive and proactive attitude

Willingness to learn and undertake training

Additional Information:

The closing date: 19/12/2025.

Full current UK driving licence (essential).

37 hours per week.

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday: 7:30am 3:30pm; Friday: 7:30am 3:00pm.

Rostered shifts may include weekends bank holidays and extra-statutory days.

Job location: Telford Street Newport NP19 0ES.

Required Skills:

Required Education:

Full current UK driving licence (essential).

Company Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Key Skills

Inventory Control
Basic Math
Paratransit
Tanker Experience
Van Driver
Box Truck Experience
Commercial Driving
Commercial Vehicle Experience
Delivery Driver Experience
Manual Transmission Experience
Driving
Heavy Lifting

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