Street Cleanser Driver

Overview

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. We aim to employ and retain talented and dedicated people who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising) to put customers first.

Role

We are looking for a street cleanser driver to join our team. You will help maintain the cleanliness and overall appearance of our streets, highways and public open spaces during the weekend. You will be responsible for ensuring that Huntingdonshire remains a clean, safe and pleasant environment for residents, visitors and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a street cleansing driver on weekends, supporting cleaning operations across streets, highways and public spaces.
• Carry out manual tasks as required to keep areas clean and well-presented.

Qualifications

• Full manual driving licence.
• Understanding of street cleansing operations.
• Experience of working in an outdoor environment undertaking a range of manual tasks.

Other requirements

• This post requires a drug and alcohol test on appointment.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

Applying

To apply for this position, please complete the application form. The closing date is 9am on 16 March 2026 and interviews will be held shortly after. This is a rolling campaign and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; the advert may close early if suitable applications are received. If you have questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.

Important dates and notices

Please note that the official closing date is as above, and may differ on third-party websites. Refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss applying.

Working for the council

We value diversity of thought and seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds to make our organisation more innovative. We expect candidates who are seeking their next career opportunity and support an environment that sustains high standards of work in an employee-led setting. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to our recruitment. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and offer benefits including flexitime to support work–life balance.