Sweeper Driver

Job title:

Sweeper Driver

Company

Derbyshire County Council

Job description

LocationChesterfield Borough Council, Town HallReferenceJOB/25/00086Salary details£25,584 to £27,269 per yearJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours37 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)Closing Date26 January 2025This is an exciting time for you to join Chesterfield Borough Council as we look for a sweeper driver to join our streetscene team.As a sweeper driver, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and appeal of our community. Your duties will include operating mechanical road sweepers on public footpaths and highways to make a proactive and positive contribution to the overall development, commercialisation, and reputation of the service.Day to day normal working hours is worked in the following shift pattern:

• mornings: 4am to 12pm
• afternoons: 12pm to 8pm

These shifts alternate on a weekly rota, so it is essential that successful candidates are able to work flexibly within the needs of the service. You will also be required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.To excel in this role, you must possess a valid driving license and either hold or be willing to obtain a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).For an informal discussion on any aspect of this post please contact Simon Allen on 01246 959437 or Tom Shaw 01246 959438, or for further information please view the job description and person specification attached.Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits including learning and development opportunities, competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme, and a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes.Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.How to applyInterested candidates should initially apply with a CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role to HRJobs@chesterfield.gov.uk, no later than the closing date below.You can use our template if you do not have your ownProvisional interview date: to be confirmedDirect Advert PagePlease be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 304.56 KBWe’re a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We’re committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our recruitment team on 01629 535118 option 2 or by emailing our .If your query is about a vacancy with a school, please contact them directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

Expected salary

£25584 – 27269 per year

Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 04:45:29 GMT

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