NLGV Driver Team Leader Street Cleansing

Job Title:NLGV Driver/Working Team Leader Street Cleansing (2 posts)

Salary: 33531 - 38052 per annum(pro rata if part-time)
Grade:D
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours:37 hours per week

About the Department

The Clean & Green Service is responsible for maintaining clean safe and attractive public spaces across Thurrock. Operating within the new locality-based structure our teams deliver a wide range of environmental services including street cleansing grounds maintenance and waste-related activities.

Working collaboratively across services we are committed to improving local environments responding to community needs and delivering visible improvements across the borough. This role plays a key part in helping us achieve high standards of cleanliness and environmental quality

About the Role

As an NLGV Driver/Working Team Leader Street Cleansing you will be responsible for:

• Leading and motivating a locality-based team of street cleansing operatives to deliver high-quality services across a designated area.
• Allocating monitoring and prioritising daily workloads to ensure routes and tasks are completed to agreed standards and timescales.
• Carrying out quality inspections and monitoring performance to ensure service standards are consistently achieved.
• Supporting and promoting a positive health and safety culture including undertaking dynamic risk assessments and ensuring safe working practices.
• Undertaking a range of practical street cleansing activities including street sweeping litter picking leaf clearance weed removal fly-tip clearance and litter bin servicing.
• Operating and overseeing the use of mechanical sweepers pedestrian-operated cleaning equipment and other plant and machinery.
• Ensuring vehicle equipment and PPE checks are completed and accurately recorded.
• Using digital work management systems to record work activity inspections and service requests.
• Acting as the first point of contact for operational issues raised by staff residents councillors and partner services.
• Supporting staff development through mentoring coaching and on-the-job guidance.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference by helping to maintain cleaner streets safer public spaces and a more attractive environment for everyone who lives works and visits Thurrock.

WhatWereLooking For

Were looking for someone who has:

• Experience leading or supervising operational cleansing or environmental services teams.
• Strong communication and motivational skills with the ability to lead by example.
• Sound knowledge of street cleansing techniques and service delivery standards.
• Experience using mechanical sweepers pedestrian-operated sweepers leaf blowers and similar equipment.
• Experience carrying out inspections and monitoring work quality.
• Competence in using digital systems for scheduling reporting and work management.
• A commitment to health and safety teamwork and excellent customer service.
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and adapt to changing service priorities.

Essential qualifications:

• Full Category B Driving Licence.
• Ability to drive and operate a range of non-LGV vehicles including vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes GVW and mechanical sweepers.
• RFQ Level 2 in Street Cleansing or a similar qualification.

Desirable qualifications:

• Formal supervisory or leadership qualification (e.g. ILM Level 2 or equivalent).
• PA1/PA6 Herbicide Application Certification.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Knowledge of COPLAR 2019 standards and their operational application.

DBS Check: Not Required.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only):18th August 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External):30th August 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:

James Gatton Acting Operations Manager

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.