Road Sweeper Driver

Job description

7.5T SWEEPER DRIVER STREET CLEANSING / STAINES

We are recruiting reliable and conscientious 7.5T (C1) Sweeper Drivers for a local authority environmental services operation based in Staines.

This role involves operating a road sweeper whilst also carrying out manual street cleansing duties to help maintain public areas, town centres and market locations. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability with immediate starts available.

• Role: 7.5T Sweeper Driver (C1)
• Contract Type: Temp to Perm
• Location: Staines
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: Rotating 2-week rota

PAYStandard Rate

• Basic Hourly Rate: £16.00
• Holiday Pay (Rolled Up): £2.22
• Total Hourly Pay (Inclusive): £18.22
• Overtime: Available during seasonal periods
• Pay Frequency: Weekly

SHIFT PATTERNWeek 1

• Wednesday Friday: 06:00 AM 1:30 PM
• Saturday: 06:00 AM 12:30 PM

Evening Market Duties

• Wednesday: 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
• Friday: 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
• Saturday: 5:00 PM 8:00 PM

Week 2

• Monday Thursday: 06:00 AM 1:30 PM
• Friday: 06:00 AM 12:00 PM
• 30-minute unpaid break applies to all shifts except Saturday (Week 1) and Friday (Week 2).

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Operating a 7.5T road sweeper safely and efficiently
• Maintaining the cleanliness of streets, market areas and public spaces
• Carrying out evening market cleansing duties when required
• Completing daily vehicle safety inspections and reporting defects
• Washing and maintaining the sweeper vehicle to a high standard
• Leaving the vehicle when required to manually remove litter and debris
• Cleaning beneath benches, around street furniture and other hard-to-reach areas
• Carrying out litter picking and general environmental maintenance duties
• Working safely around pedestrians, businesses and market traders
• Following all health & safety procedures and operational guidelines

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Full UK 7.5T (Category C1) Licence
• Valid CPC Card preferred
• Digital Tachograph Card preferred
• Good understanding of vehicle safety and daily vehicle checks
• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual cleaning duties
• Strong awareness of public safety when operating vehicles in busy pedestrian areas
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude

Desirable

• Previous experience operating road sweepers or similar specialist vehicles
• Experience within street cleansing, waste management, environmental services or local authority operations

BENEFITS

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Overtime available during seasonal periods
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career opportunity within a local authority environment

APPLY TODAY

Send us your CV or text your full name and "7.5T SWEEPER STAINES" to 07485 442 284, and one of our team will call you back to arrange your interview

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Staines

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£18.00 Per Hour

Published at

16-07-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English