Mechanical Sweeper Driver (Ref: POS000574)
Salary £27,254 – £28,598 per annum. Salary Band £20,001 to £30,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time
Do you take pride in your local community and want to play a part in keeping Darlington clean, safe and looking its best?
Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Mechanical Sweeper Driver to join our Street Cleansing team. This is a key frontline role where your work will have a visible impact on the cleanliness and appearance of streets, footpaths and public spaces across the borough.
As a Mechanical Sweeper Driver, you will be responsible for operating specialist vehicles to carry out the mechanical sweeping of highway channels, roads, footpaths and other hard standing areas. You will also ensure your vehicle is maintained to a high standard, keeping it clean, tidy and hygienic, while carrying out daily checks in line with the Driver’s Handbook, reporting any issues promptly.
Working as part of the wider Street Cleansing team, you will also help deliver a high‑quality service, contribute to maintaining excellent standards, support ongoing improvements, and represent the Council positively in the community.
Applicants must hold a valid LGV Licence and have around one year’s experience of driving and operating similar vehicles. A sound understanding of the legal requirements relating to mechanical sweepers, including weight limits and compliance, is essential.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
- 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro‑rata for part‑time working)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Flexi‑time scheme
- Flexible working
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forums
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Great wellbeing offer
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
- Arriva Employee Travel Club
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
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