Driver 2 – 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 working as part of a team to provide a high-quality environmental maintenance service including both planned and reactive work for all aspects of street cleansing and grounds maintenance works (including winter gritting and snow clearance) across the public realm. Will be required to work in any area of the Borough, maintaining optimum cleanliness, operating equipment as necessary – training will be provided. Undertake cleansing activities as required such as litter, detritus, weed and fly tipping removal in locations such as rear entries, supporting compliance with public health, safety, and environmental regulations.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Drive and take responsibility for the assigned vehicle (C licence up to 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: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at Hawthorne Road Depot, Bootle.