Environment Services Operative (Driver)

LAPV; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A council service provider in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a Driver Operative to support operations in Environmental Services. The role involves flexibility in daily tasks such as sweeping and litter collection, maintenance of green spaces, and cleaning public facilities. Candidates should have a valid UK Driving Licence (up to 3.5 tonnes) and some relevant experience. This position is crucial in ensuring a clean and accessible environment for the community. Closing date for applications is January 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Full Current Valid UK Driving Licence (up to 3.5 tonnes).
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support operations of Environmental Services to create a clean environment.
• Involve in sweeping, collection, and removal of waste.
• Coordinating with the Enforcement Team as necessary.

Skills

Driving

Flexible working

Maintenance skills

Job description

Required to support the operations of Environmental Services, helping the council to deliver its purpose of creating a clean, safe and accessible environment.

As a driver operative within environmental services you will work flexibly dependent on the day to day needs of each service which will involve sweeping, collection and removal of all litter, dirt, leaves and weeds; the removal of fly tipped material i.e. furniture, household waste, tyres, white goods and garden waste. Co-ordinating with the Enforcement Team as necessary. Undertaking general maintenance work to green space sites including grass cutting, hedge and shrub pruning and also weeding to beds and borders; maintaining street furniture including power wash and cleaning; maintaining street furniture including power wash and cleaning and cleaning duties of public toilets and recreational changing rooms by moping, scrubbing, sweeping out using cleaning materials and equipment.

Candidates will need a Full Current Valid UK Driving Licence (up to 3.5 tonnes) and some experience in a similar role.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post, please contact David Marriott on 07826 919015

Closing date: 11 January 2026

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.