Job Introduction
Job title: Driver Operative (Gateways)
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
We are seeking to recruit three Driver Operatives as part of our Gateway Cleansing Team with the Neighbourhood & Housing Directorate.
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As part of the role of Driver Operative you will be required to provide effective drivng and operative functions to maintain and continuiously improve the image of the council across Liverpool. You will be required to drive and operate a range of company vehicles including a HAKO Citymaster 1650 which will be used to sweep both highway channels and pedestrian footways. You will be required to operate vehicles in accordance with relevent legisltation and company policies and procedures.
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In the role of Driver Operative you will be required to work primerily as a lone worker using mechanical sweeping vehicles and will support both weed spraying and leaf clearance as well as carrying out cycle lane cleansing outside of the city centre.
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You may be required as part of the role of Driver Operative assist with chewing gum removal, oil stains/spillages, clearance of graffiti, removal of faeces and dead animals from the highway. You may also be required to carry out low level street washing activities using the jet washing equipment installed on the mechanical sweeping vehicles. You may be required to empty street litter bins throughout the city as required.
Weekend and bank holiday working will be essential as part of this role and an additional allowance of £6014 will be paid per annum in addition to the salary quoted.
To fulfil the requirements of the role a full UK driving licence (category B) is required. Knowledge of health and safety requirements and good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Our offer to you:
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At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time or working pattern) - option to purchase further days
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Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
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Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
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Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
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Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
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Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
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Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
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Discounted Gym Memberships
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Employee Volunteering Scheme
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Medicash
Next steps:
Closing date: midnight on 19th June 2026
Shortlisting date: week commencing 22nd June 2026.
Interview type: Face to Face
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Stephen Davies on [email protected]
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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected].
Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list
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