Driver 1 – Street Cleansing

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

About the role

This is a pivotal role within Operational In-House Services. You will be operating specialised cleaning vehicles, including large mechanical sweepers, in a safe and efficient manner to remove debris, dirt, litter, and dust from public highways, roads, and paved areas. This role ensures that surfaces are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and safety, minimising hazards and supporting compliance with public health, safety, and environmental regulations. Will be required to work in any area of the Borough, maintaining optimum cleanliness, operating equipment as necessary – training will be provided.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Drive and take responsibility for the assigned vehicle (C licence over 7.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight) and operate any power mechanisms as appropriate.
2. Clean the vehicle to the required standard, undertake regular vehicle checks (and ancillary equipment checks were appropriate), and carry out routine maintenance (see specific details on Driver’s Checklist)
3. Report any vehicle defects or accidents immediately to the appropriate person and follow Council policy at all times.
4. Load and unload the vehicle, using mechanical aids as necessary and ensure sufficient supplies and equipment are loaded onto the vehicle at the agreed frequencies - daily/weekly.
5. Complete all necessary documentation, either hard copy or electronic as required.
6. Tip any collected rubbish/spoils/waste/etc as per the defined standards and practices.
7. Transport goods, personnel, and equipment as appropriate.
8. Undertake ancillary duties as appropriate to the type of work being undertaken.
9. Using mobile technologies, maintain communication in accordance with the Council’s procedures and Statutory Regulations, and organise daily workloads.
10. Liaise with the designated line management as necessary to implement amendments to the route plan to ensure optimum efficiency.
11. Act as first point of contact with your line manager to assist with the communication flow between management and staff re: operational issues.
12. Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those within the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) in the recruitment pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Provisional interview date: Tuesday 12th May 2026 at Hawthorne Road Depot, Bootle.