Driver/Operative

We are working closely with local authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Driver/Operative, on a 5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £101.23- £132.87 per day

Summary:

The Driver/Operative is responsible for delivering high-quality cleansing and environmental maintenance services across Newport City Council's operational areas. The role involves carrying out a range of street cleansing, waste collection, and environmental maintenance duties while safely operating Council vehicles where authorised. Working as part of the Cleansing team, the postholder ensures that public spaces are maintained to high standards of cleanliness, safety, and environmental quality, contributing to the Council's commitment to delivering efficient frontline services and excellent customer care.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out street cleansing, environmental maintenance, and associated operational duties in accordance with service standards and work schedules.
• Drive Council vehicles safely and responsibly in accordance with road traffic legislation, Council policies, and driver operating procedures.
• Load, transport, and dispose of waste and cleansing materials safely and in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Assist with refuse collection, litter picking, fly-tip removal, leaf clearance, and other environmental maintenance activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, safe systems of work, manual handling procedures, and the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report hazards, accidents, vehicle defects, environmental issues, and incidents to supervisors promptly.

Qualifications:

• Full, valid UK driving licence appropriate for the vehicles operated.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy sufficient to complete operational documentation and follow work instructions.

Essentials:

• Experience working in an outdoor operational, environmental, cleansing, highways, maintenance, or waste services environment.
• Experience operating work vehicles or commercial vehicles safely.
• Experience following health and safety procedures in a physically demanding environment.
• Good knowledge of road safety and vehicle operating procedures.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation relevant to operational services.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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