Job Details

Job introduction

Brighton and Hove city council are currently recruiting for a Street Cleaner Driver to join the Cityclean team.

About the role

The main purpose of the role is to carry out cleansing operations as directed by the manager and chargehands.

To undertake, either individually or as part of a team the provision of a high standard of cleanliness and maintenance in a variety of roles to ensure the Council's obligations under the Environmental Protection Act are met.

To drive/operate Council vehicles/equipment and to undertake duties in connection
with the sweeping, collection and removal of litter, dirt, leaves and refuse from
public spaces and other designated areas in accordance with daily instructions and
the specification of the service.

All new starters will receive a full induction.

Shift: 5:00am – 13:00pm. Both drivers are on rolling rota - Working 6 days on, then 2 days off.

Cityclean is made up of lots of staff working as a large team. We are mainly based at the depot at Hollingdean, although some staff are based at smaller depots around the city.

at the depot, we have a large team of operational staff, a contact centre, an admin team, a project team, mechanics and managers and team leaders.

Cityclean expects the highest standards of performance and conduct from all staff. we aim to provide a service to be proud.

TO APPLY - as part of your application, you will need to provide a short summary on why you think you are the right person for the job. To help you, some guidance has been attached to the advert below. 

To find out more information, please contact Eduardo Costa on Eduardo.Costa@brighton-hove.gov.uk or call 01273 294764 to speak to someone.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Company information

We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, LGB, female or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce. 

As part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process, without prior notice if a suitable redeployee (internal employee at risk of redundancy) is identified.

At Brighton & Hove City Council we offer staff a range of benefits. If you choose to work for us, in return we can offer you:

A competitive salary
Career average pension scheme
Generous holiday (23 days rising to 25 days after 5 years)
An opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills
Staff discounts
A range of other staff benefits

Find out more about Living in Brighton & Hove on our website.

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