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N324 Driver (Specialist Vehicle) Role Profile
Do you have previous experience of manual work, preferably in street cleansing, and knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation?
2 x Vacancies have become available for a weekday Driver (Specialist Driver) within our Street Scene and Waste department.
Duties will include keeping the city and local environment clean and tidy through the cleansing of public land, highways and main roads.
This will include driving and operating specialist vehicles such as a small mechanical sweeper and up to permissible weight of 7.5t (relevant training will be given). Cleansing and emptying of litterbins, fly tip collections, general street cleansing and the safe removal of hazardous substances.
Weekday hours, you will normally be required to work 37 hours Monday – Thursday 9.25 hours per day. This will be worked subject to the needs of your department.
Willingness to undertake occasional out of hours night time duties as and when required.
If your working week involves shift, night, rota, weekend or seasonal arrangements a detailed breakdown of your working hours will be provided separately by your line manager.
The wider, generic role profile for Operatives will list the qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills we are seeking.
As this is a customer facing role a high level of customer service will be required.
This role provides you with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role, please phone Gregor MacDougall - Team Leader, on 07766161151.
Closing date:- Wednesday 06 August 2025
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
