At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive electric vehicles and keep our streets clean and safe.
- Company: Join Reading Borough Council's dedicated Streetscene Team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, job security, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have a Cat: B or C1 UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 28543 - 29043 £ per year.
We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Driver/Sweeper to join our comprehensive Street Cleansing Service within the Streetscene Team to help keep our streets clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and visitors alike. Our team keeps the town’s pavements, roads and other public areas clean and safe, and we’re looking for new team members to join us!
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Role:
- Shift work - starting at 5.30am and will include working some weekends and bank holidays.
Key Requirements:
- A Cat: B or C1 UK driving licence is essential part of this role and forms part of the shortlisting criteria; therefore you must state you have this on your CV or application form if it is not mentioned you will not be shortlisted.
Responsibilities:
- Driving the electric vehicle and pedestrian mechanical sweeping machines
- Carrying out street cleansing duties using a range of equipment.
- Maintaining equipment in accordance with checklists
- Ensure assigned areas are cleaned to a high standard
- Follow all health and safety regulations
- Complete daily logs and reports as required
- Supporting the wider street cleansing team as needed
- Manually sweeping and clearing litter from public areas
Experience & Knowledge:
Ideally the successful candidates will have a proven track record of outside working in a demanding environment, driving tippers and other mechanical sweeping machinery along with an understanding of general vehicle maintenance.
Job Details:
- Company: Reading Borough Council
- Salary: £28,543 - £29,043
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: Reading, RG2 0QX
- Working pattern: On-site
- Job type: Permanent
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