At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out street cleansing, litter picking, and graffiti cleaning across Nottingham.
- Company: Join Nottingham City Council, committed to improving the lives of residents and visitors.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave entitlement, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Work shifts include evenings and weekends; location is Eastcroft Depot, Nottingham.
- Why this job: Be part of a team ensuring Nottingham's streets are clean and welcoming.
- Qualifications: Must have a full UK driving licence and experience in outdoor operational services.
The predicted salary is between 26824 - 27694 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Shift 1 – 14:00 - 22:00 Monday to Friday / Shift 2 – 14:00 - 22:00 Wednesday to Friday, Saturday 09:00 - 17:00, Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
Worker Type: Offsite Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £26,824 (Level one) rising to £27,694 (Level three) per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)
Location: Eastcroft Depot, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AH
We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce. Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits, including competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme. We strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
About the Role
We are recruiting Waste and Cleansing Drivers to support the delivery of extended working hours within the Street Cleansing service, helping to ensure Nottingham's streets remain clean, safe, and welcoming for residents, businesses and visitors. The role involves carrying out a wide range of frontline environmental duties across the city, including:
- Street cleansing
- Litter picking
- Emptying litter bins
- Fly-tip removal
- Graffiti cleaning
- Supporting wider public realm services as required
You will work flexibly across service areas, operating vehicles and equipment safely, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and contributing to an efficient, responsive service that puts citizens first. These roles are key to supporting an extended hours service and will operate across two shift patterns.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A full UK driving licence for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes (C1 entitlement desirable) and experience of working in waste, cleansing, environmental or similar outdoor operational services.
- A good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices and the ability to carry out physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Experience of using tools, equipment and vehicles safely and effectively.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative to complete tasks to a high standard.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with colleagues and members of the public.
- A flexible approach to work, including the ability to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with service needs.
- A commitment to delivering high standards of customer care and contributing to a clean, safe and green environment.
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be held: Week commencing 13th July 2026.
Waste and Cleansing Driver in Nottingham employer: Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council offers a progressive work culture with a focus on innovation and inclusivity. Located at Eastcroft Depot, Nottingham, employees enjoy benefits like a generous pension scheme and competitive pay. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the city's environment for all.
