LGV Sweeper Driver

LGV Sweeper Driver

We are looking to recruit a LGV Mechanical Sweeper Driver to join our existing team based at the Environmental Hub, Cledford Lane, Middlewich. The position is for 37 hours per week, with a 6am start Monday to Friday.

About you

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join the Street Cleansing Team, committed to delivering an effective frontline service to the residents of Cheshire East in a courteous, professional, and customer focused manner. The role involves undertaking a variety of street cleansing duties, with the primary responsibility being the operation of a 16 tonne LGV Mechanical Road Sweeper. In addition, you will be required to carry out litter picking, empty litter and dog waste bins, remove fly-tipped waste, and assist with the removal of fly posting and graffiti when required, helping to maintain a clean and welcoming environment across the borough.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a full UK Category C driving licence and a valid Driver CPC qualification card, enabling you to operate vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, including left hand drive mechanical road sweepers.
• Have experience of operating mechanical road sweepers, although full training will be provided for the successful candidate.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety inspections and complete all required defect reporting and documentation.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety, ensuring that all work is undertaken in accordance with safe working practices, risk assessments, and operational procedures.
• Respond professionally and courteously to customer requests and enquiries while working within local communities, promoting a positive image of the Street Cleansing Team and Cheshire East Council.
• Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake physically demanding duties throughout the working day.
• Work flexibly as part of the Street Cleansing Team, supporting a range of environmental maintenance activities as required.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:

• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

We are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.

Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again.

For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk

Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.

For an informal discussion, please contact Senior Team Leader Caroline Griffies on 07970 745812 or email caroline.griffies@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Attachments

• FAFB5125 - LGV Sweeper Driver Job Description and Specification.pdf