Job Vacancy CBC243067a - Sweeper Driver
Reference: CBC243067a
Salary details: £24,294 to £25,979 per year (pay award pending)
Job term: permanent (two posts)
Appointment type: full time
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Environmental Services
CBC243067a - Job description and person specification.
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This is an exciting time for you to join Chesterfield Borough Council as we look for a sweeper driver to join our streetscene team.
As a sweeper driver, you'll play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and appeal of our community. Your duties will include operating mechanical road sweepers on public footpaths and highways to make a proactive and positive contribution to the overall development, commercialisation, and reputation of the service.
Day to day normal working hours is worked in the following shift pattern:
- mornings: 4am to 12pm
- afternoons: 12pm to 8pm
These shifts alternate on a weekly rota, so it is essential that successful candidates are able to work flexibly within the needs of the service. You will also be required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
To excel in this role, you must possess a valid driving license and either hold or be willing to obtain a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
For an informal discussion on any aspect of this post, please contact Simon Allen on 01246 959437 or Colin Clark on 01246 959435, or for further information please view the job description and person specification attached.
Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits including learning and development opportunities, competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme, and a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
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Closing date: 17 November 2024
Provisional interview date: to be confirmed
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