NLGV Driver Operative - Street Cleansing in Grays

The Clean & Green Service is responsible for maintaining and improving Thurrock's parks, open spaces, housing areas, cemeteries and public realm. Working within the new locality-based operational structure, our teams deliver high-quality environmental services that support cleaner, greener and safer communities.

This role forms part of an integrated service working closely with Street Cleansing, Highways Maintenance and Waste Collection teams to provide an efficient and responsive service across the borough.

As a NLGV Driver Operative for Street Cleansing, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out a range of street cleansing service activities ensuring that a high standard of street cleansing is achieved through the cleansing of a wide range of public spaces including, but not limited to, public highways, car parks, housing areas, footways and other council owned spaces.
• Working as part of an integrated Area Team delivering Street Cleansing across a defined locality.
• Providing mechanical and manual street cleansing and sweeping duties through daily work scheduling in line with required standards and ensuring compliance with all aspects of health and safety.
• Vehicles include, but are not limited to, vehicles under 3.5t GVW including small mechanical sweepers.
• Working flexibly and as part of a team to provide excellent grounds maintenance services to the community.
• Collaborative working with Street Cleansing, Highways Maintenance, and Waste Collections teams to reflect the new integrated Clean & Green Structure.
• To ensure that accurate records of work undertaken are maintained using digital systems and data-driven monitoring, e.g., Bartec, in-cab systems, or Power BI for performance management and reporting.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• RQF Level 2 in Street Cleansing or similar.
• Knowledge of COPLAR 2019 standards.
• Trained in herbicide application PA1/PA6.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Experience of driving a wide range of non-LGV vehicles.
• Experience of use of equipment such as mechanical sweepers, pedestrian operated sweepers etc in public spaces.
• Experience of working to cleansing standards and schedules.

Essential Qualifications: RQF Level 2 in Street Cleansing or similar, First Aid Certificate and be trained in herbicide application PA1/PA6.

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.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Staff discounts and local offers.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

Important Dates:

• Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 19th November 2026.
• Closing Date (Internal & External): 29th November 2026.
• Interview Date: To Be Confirmed.

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: James Gatton - Clean & Green Team Manager.

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.