Road Sweeper Truck Driver
Posted 2 hours 43 minutes ago by Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd
Road Sweeper Truck Driver Vacancy!
Full-time role!
Monday-to-Friday work!
Day shift only!
£16/h starting pay!
Immediate start
OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and motivated Road Sweeper Truck Driver to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about keeping communities clean and safe while operating industry-standard equipment. The ideal candidate will have a professional attitude, a strong work ethic, and the necessary technical qualifications to undertake road sweeper operations across various routes. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Responsibilities- Safely operate road sweeper vehicles to clean public roads, construction sites, car parks, and other assigned areas.
- Plan effective routes to maximize coverage and minimize downtime efficiently.
- Perform pre- and post-operational vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and safety, including light vehicle maintenance tasks.
- Adhere to all traffic and safety regulations, ensuring a high standard of safety for yourself, your team, and the general public.
- Communicate effectively with team members, site managers, and operations coordinators to handle job requirements and schedule changes.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed, including reporting defects, incidents, and vehicle issues.
- Promote and uphold the company's commitment to a clean environment and excellent service delivery.
- Possession of a current Class 2 (Category C) driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Valid CPC card (Certificate of Professional Competence) and digital tachograph (digi tacho) card.
- Proven experience in operating road sweeper vehicles or similar equipment. (DESIRABLE)
- Basic knowledge of light vehicle maintenance and the ability to perform safety checks.
- Strong route planning and time management skills to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
- A strong safety-conscious mindset and understanding of health and safety regulations related to driving and operational duties.
- Good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Start each day with a detailed vehicle inspection, ensuring your road sweeper is in prime condition for operation.
- Plan and review your assigned routes with a focus on efficiency and sufficient coverage of all areas.
- Travel to various work locations to operate the road sweeper, ensuring roads and public areas are cleaned to a high standard.
- Address minor vehicle maintenance tasks or report significant issues to the maintenance team.
- Stay updated on and adhere to traffic laws, weather conditions, and environmental safety guidelines.
- Collaborate with supervisors, team members, or clients to adjust to changing operational needs.
- Keep accurate logs of operations, incidents, and any equipment malfunctions, ensuring that records are up-to-date for reporting.
We are committed to building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. If you meet the qualifications and are enthusiastic about making a difference while working in a professional and safe environment, we encourage you to apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Location: NG13 area
Salary: £16/h starting pay
Working hours: between 6-7am starts to 14:30-15:30 finish Monday to Friday.