Sweeper Driver
ASAP Start | Temporary | Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Location: Exmouth, East Devon
Working Area: Budleigh Salterton and Outer Team
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30
Pay: From £13.93 per hour
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a StreetScene Mobile Operative (Driver) to join the StreetScene team, based at Exmouth and working across Budleigh Salterton and the surrounding area.
This is a varied outdoor role combining mechanical road sweeping, grounds maintenance and public realm cleansing. You will spend approximately 3–4 days per week driving a road sweeper, with the remaining 1–2 days supporting grounds maintenance and cleansing duties.
An ASAP start is available.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive and operate a mechanical road sweeper safely and efficiently across local towns and villages.
- Carry out scheduled road and channel sweeping.
- Use blowers and other equipment to clear paths, gutters, grit, debris and litter.
- Carry out basic daily checks and maintenance of the sweeper, including cleaning, oil, water and lubrication.
- Support the StreetScene team with grounds maintenance activities when required.
- Collect and empty public litter bins.
- Clean public toilets and other public facilities to the required standard.
- Sweep footpaths and public areas.
- Collect litter, debris and other waste.
- Assist with grass cutting, strimming and hedge maintenance.
- Support planting, weeding, watering and general grounds maintenance.
- Work safely and professionally when dealing with members of the public.
- Maintain vehicles, tools and equipment in a clean and safe condition.
- Follow all relevant health and safety procedures and Council policies.
- Work independently or as part of a wider StreetScene team.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Valid driving licence suitable for the vehicle being driven.
- Valid CPC qualification required.
- Experience driving larger vehicles, ideally up to 7.5 tonnes.
- Practical and physically capable of undertaking outdoor manual work.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with the public.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to working safely.
- Reliable, punctual and flexible.
Desirable
- Previous experience operating a road sweeper or similar specialist vehicle.
- Experience using mechanical plant and equipment.
- Grounds maintenance experience.
- Public realm cleansing experience.
- Knowledge of the local area.
Pay: £13.93 per hour
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
