Road Sweeper Driver
Complex Recruitment
Staines-upon-Thames · posted 31 July 2026
Salary
£35,529 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
Category
Logistics and Warehousing
7.5T SWEEPER DRIVER STREET CLEANSING / STAINES We are recruiting reliable and conscientious 7.5T (C1) Sweeper Drivers for a local authority environmental services operation based in Staines.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
This role involves operating a road sweeper whilst also carrying out manual street cleansing duties to help maintain public areas, town centres and market locations.
This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability with immediate starts available.
Role: 7.5T Sweeper Driver (C1) Contract Type: Temp to Perm Location: Staines Hours: 36 hours per week Shift Pattern: Rotating 2-week rota PAYStandard Rate Basic Hourly Rate: £16.00 Holiday Pay (Rolled Up): £2.22 Total Hourly Pay (Inclusive): £18.22 Overtime: Available during seasonal periods Pay Frequency: Weekly SHIFT PATTERNWeek 1 Wednesday Friday: 06:00 AM 1:30 PM Saturday: 06:00 AM 12:30 PM Evening Market Duties Wednesday: 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Week 2 Monday Thursday: 06:00 AM 1:30 PM Friday: 06:00 AM 12:00 PM 30-minute unpaid break applies to all shifts except Saturday (Week 1) and Friday (Week 2).
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES Operating a 7.5T road sweeper safely and efficiently Maintaining the cleanliness of streets, market areas and public spaces Carrying out evening market cleansing duties when required Completing daily vehicle safety inspections and reporting defects Washing and maintaining the sweeper vehicle to a high standard Leaving the vehicle when required to manually remove litter and debris Cleaning beneath benches, around street furniture and other hard-to-reach areas Carrying out litter picking and general environmental maintenance duties Working safely around pedestrians, businesses and market traders Following all health & safety procedures and operational guidelines EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Full UK 7.5T (Category C1) Licence Valid CPC Card preferred Digital Tachograph Card preferred Good understanding of vehicle safety and daily vehicle checks Reliable, punctual and self-motivated Able to work independently with minimal supervision Physically fit and comfortable carrying out xwzovoh manual cleaning duties Strong awareness of public safety when operating vehicles in busy pedestrian areas Good communication skills and a positive attitude Desirable Previous experience operating road sweepers or similar specialist vehicles Experience within street cleansing, waste management, environmental services or local authority operations BENEFITS Temp-to-perm opportunity Weekly pay Overtime available during seasonal periods Ongoing training and development Long-term career opportunity within a local authority environment APPLY TODAY Send us your CV or text your full name and "7.5T SWEEPER STAINES" to , and one of our team will call you back to arrange your interview
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The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
This role involves operating a road sweeper whilst also carrying out manual street cleansing duties to help maintain public areas, town centres and market locations.
This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability with immediate starts available.
Role: 7.5T Sweeper Driver (C1) Contract Type: Temp to Perm Location: Staines Hours: 36 hours per week Shift Pattern: Rotating 2-week rota PAYStandard Rate Basic Hourly Rate: £16.00 Holiday Pay (Rolled Up): £2.22 Total Hourly Pay (Inclusive): £18.22 Overtime: Available during seasonal periods Pay Frequency: Weekly SHIFT PATTERNWeek 1 Wednesday Friday: 06:00 AM 1:30 PM Saturday: 06:00 AM 12:30 PM Evening Market Duties Wednesday: 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Week 2 Monday Thursday: 06:00 AM 1:30 PM Friday: 06:00 AM 12:00 PM 30-minute unpaid break applies to all shifts except Saturday (Week 1) and Friday (Week 2).
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES Operating a 7.5T road sweeper safely and efficiently Maintaining the cleanliness of streets, market areas and public spaces Carrying out evening market cleansing duties when required Completing daily vehicle safety inspections and reporting defects Washing and maintaining the sweeper vehicle to a high standard Leaving the vehicle when required to manually remove litter and debris Cleaning beneath benches, around street furniture and other hard-to-reach areas Carrying out litter picking and general environmental maintenance duties Working safely around pedestrians, businesses and market traders Following all health & safety procedures and operational guidelines EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Full UK 7.5T (Category C1) Licence Valid CPC Card preferred Digital Tachograph Card preferred Good understanding of vehicle safety and daily vehicle checks Reliable, punctual and self-motivated Able to work independently with minimal supervision Physically fit and comfortable carrying out xwzovoh manual cleaning duties Strong awareness of public safety when operating vehicles in busy pedestrian areas Good communication skills and a positive attitude Desirable Previous experience operating road sweepers or similar specialist vehicles Experience within street cleansing, waste management, environmental services or local authority operations BENEFITS Temp-to-perm opportunity Weekly pay Overtime available during seasonal periods Ongoing training and development Long-term career opportunity within a local authority environment APPLY TODAY Send us your CV or text your full name and "7.5T SWEEPER STAINES" to , and one of our team will call you back to arrange your interview