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Driver Operative
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
7 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
4-5 month contract role with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 4-5 month contract role with a local authority focused on street cleansing and environmental maintenance. The position is crucial for maintaining cleanliness and safety in public areas ensuring compliance with service standards and operational schedules. The role also involves driving Council vehicles as needed with an emphasis on safety efficiency and adherence to Council policies and health regulations.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily street cleansing and environmental maintenance tasks according to contract specifications and route schedules.
- Drive Council vehicles safely adhering to all relevant legislation Council policies and Driver Handbook requirements.
- Conduct litter picking sweeping waste collection fly-tip removal and other cleansing activities as directed.
- Ensure all tasks are completed to agreed quality standards and within specified timescales.
- Follow all health and safety procedures including the correct use of PPE uniforms and equipment.
- Promptly report accidents incidents defects hazards and vehicle faults.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience working with children young people and families within a statutory social care setting.
- Experience in safeguarding and child protection work.
- Experience managing complex caseloads and competing priorities.
- Experience completing assessments plans and interventions for children and families.
- Experience working within multi-agency environments.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Experience in a physically demanding role.
- Experience working independently and as part of a team.
- Experience delivering services to the public in a customer-focused environment.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Required to work a rostered shift pattern including weekends Bank Holidays and extra-statutory days where operationally necessary.
- Standard working hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30am 3:30pm
- Friday: 7:30am 3:00pm
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30am 3:30pm
- Driving license essential.
- Location: Telford Street Newport Newport NP19 0ES United Kingdom
- Bi-weekly schedule
- The role closes on 10th July 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To carry out street cleansing and environmental maintenance duties in accordance with service standards and operational schedules
Required Education:
To carry out street cleansing and environmental maintenance duties in accordance with service standards and operational schedules
