Street Sweeper Driver (LGV)
Salary: From £28,254 per year
Grade: 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Seamer Carr, North Yorkshire
Make a visible difference every day
Do you enjoy working outdoors, taking pride in your work and being part of a team where your work is seen, valued and makes a real difference?
NY Highways are looking for Street Sweeper Drivers to help maintain the roads, streets and public spaces across North Yorkshire, making them clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.
This is more than just a driving role. It’s an opportunity to play a key part in delivering an essential front-line service that local residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day.
What you’ll be doing
- Drive and operate LGV road sweeping vehicles
- Clean streets, pathways and public spaces
- Carry out tasks such as litter picking, bin emptying and weed removal
- Support winter maintenance, emergencies and environmental response
- Opportunity to develop skills in highway maintenance and support the wider team when required
- Work safely as part of a supportive local team
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What you’ll bring:
- HGV Class C licence + Driver CPC
- Experience working outdoors
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Commitment to safety and high standards
- Willingness to work in all weather and join an out-of-hours rota
Why join NY Highways?
We offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support you both in and outside of work:
Pay & Security
- Competitive salary from £28,254 per year with annual progression
- Enhanced pay for weekends, nights and call-outs
- Pension scheme with up to 6% matched employer contributions
Work-Life Balance
- 24 days annual leave (rising each year up to 29) plus bank holidays.
- Local working to support a better work-life balance
Career Development
- Full training provided with opportunities to learn basic highway maintenance skills
- Commitment to developing and growing our own talent
Health & Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and wellbeing support services
Everyday Benefits
- Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
- Cycle to Work and Home Technology schemes
About NY Highways
NY Highways delivers vital infrastructure and maintenance services across almost 5,800 miles of roads, helping keep North Yorkshire connected and moving.
We’re a modern, inclusive organisation that values its people and takes pride in the essential services we provide to communities.
Apply today
If you’re looking for a hands-on role with purpose, stability and career potential, we’d love to hear from you. We’re interviewing as applications come in – apply today!
Deadline: Wednesday 24th June 2026
07814 932 389
✉️ [email protected]
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.
