Waste and Cleansing Driver

On-site in Nottingham·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Nottingham City Council

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Overview

Salary: £27,709 a year
About £1,960 a month after tax.
Contract: Full-time

Skills

Cleaning

The role

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, working 12:00 - 20:00

Worker Type: Offsite Worker

Salary: £27,709 (Level one) rising to £28,608 (Level three) per annum 'pro rata for part-time'

Location: Eastcroft Depot, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AH

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more...

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

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About the role

We have multiple vacancies available for Waste and Cleansing Drivers within our Street Cleansing Service. Working on a dedicated 12:00pm to 8:00pm shift pattern, you will operate specialist jet washing vehicles and equipment across Nottingham to deliver deep cleansing services and remove graffiti from highways, footpaths, public spaces and other Council assets.

This is a frontline operational role where you will help improve the appearance of neighbourhoods, city centre locations and public spaces. You will be responsible for driving and maintaining vehicles, carrying out daily vehicle safety checks, operating specialist cleansing equipment safely, recording completed work electronically and delivering high-quality environmental services across the city. You will work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This role would suit individuals who take pride in improving the appearance of Nottingham's streets and public spaces and who enjoy working in a hands-on environment where no two days are the same.

About You

The ideal candidate will have

A full UK driving licence, enabling you to drive vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight (C1 entitlement desirable).
Experience of driving light commercial vehicles and working in an operational or environmental service environment, with a commitment to delivering high standards of service to residents and visitors.
Knowledge of safe working practices, vehicle inspections, manual handling and Health & Safety requirements, together with a willingness to undertake training in the operation of specialist cleansing equipment and cleaning products.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative and good judgement to deliver services effectively with minimal supervision.
Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with members of the public and respond calmly in challenging situations.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to complete vehicle checks, maintain records and use handheld technology and Council systems.
A positive, flexible approach to work, including a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, undertake physically demanding duties and support wider operational services when required.
A commitment to Nottingham City Council's values, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles, and the delivery of excellent services for local communities.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Dav Marvin by telephone on 07708318613 or by email at Dav.Marvin@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 15th November 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: Week commencing 16th November 2026

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