Environment Services Operative (Driver)

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Environmental Services Operative (Driver)

£26,403 - £28,142 per annum

37 hours per week

Summer – 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday

Winter – 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am – 12:30pm Friday

3 Posts

Required to support the operations of Environmental Services, helping the council to deliver its purpose of creating a clean, safe and accessible environment.

As a driver operative within environmental services you will work flexibly dependent on the day to day needs of each service which will involve; sweeping, collection and removal of all litter, dirt, leaves and weeds; the removal of fly tipped material i.e. furniture, household waste, tyres, white goods and garden waste. Co-ordinating with the Enforcement Team as necessary. Undertaking general maintenance work to green space sites including grass cutting, hedge and shrub pruning and also weeding to beds and boarders; maintaining street furniture including power wash and cleaning; maintaining street furniture including power wash and cleaning and cleaning duties of public toilets and recreational changing rooms by moping, scrubbing, sweeping out using cleaning materials and equipment.

Candidates will need a Full Current Valid UK Driving Licence (up to 3.5 tonnes) and some experience in a similar role.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post, please contact David Marriott on 07826 919015

Closing date: 12 October 2025
Interviews: w/c 3 November 2025

To apply, please visit: www.ashfield.gov.uk

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.