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Job Summary
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
Newport City Council is seeking a Driver/General Operative (Grade 4) to join its Building Services & Maintenance / Waste Management team on a temporary 12-week contract to provide sickness cover.
The role involves carrying out contractual street cleansing duties and where operationally required driving Council vehicles ensuring services are delivered safely efficiently and in line with Council standards.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Carry out day-to-day street cleansing duties in line with contractual specifications and daily route schedules.
Drive Council vehicles in accordance with the Driver Handbook and all relevant legislation.
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations including wearing PPE and Council uniform.
Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others.
Report accidents incidents defects and faults promptly.
Attend mandatory training as required.
Supervise Cleansing Operatives when working as part of a team.
Provide a professional service to members of the public client officers and colleagues.
Undertake additional driving or cleansing duties as directed by management.
Skills/Experience:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good understanding of working within a public sector environment.
Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
Good customer service and communication skills.
Physically fit with stamina for walking lifting bending and outdoor work.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 18/01/2026.
Full current UK driving licence.
Location: Telford Street Depot Newport NP19 0ES.
Hours: 37 hours per week (MondayThursday: 07:3015:30; Friday: 07:3015:00).
Required Skills:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good understanding of working within a public sector environment. Strong awareness of health and safety practices. Good customer service and communication skills. Physically fit with stamina for walking lifting bending and outdoor work.
Required Education:
Full UK driving licence
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
