Neighbourhood Services Driver

Ktpws; Thornliebank; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority service provider in Thornliebank is looking for a dedicated Neighbourhood Services Driver to join their team. This full-time position involves delivering essential front-line services to the residents of East Renfrewshire, including operating various vehicles like refuse trucks and street cleaning vehicles. Candidates must demonstrate fitness to drive and a commitment to high-quality service. This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary range of £29,188 - £30,731 annually.

Qualifications

• Must verify fitness to drive group 2 (category C/D) vehicles.
• Responsible for delivering front-line services effectively.
• Expected to operate various vehicles and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver front-line neighbourhood services to residents.
• Operate refuse vehicles, tractors, and street cleaning vehicles.
• Provide effective transport and cleansing services.

Skills

Fitness to drive

Safe driving of various vehicles

Customer service skills

Job description

# Neighbourhood Services DriverRef no:: ERN06068Published:: 14/01/2026Closes:: 01/02/2026Location:: Thornliebank Depot, 190 Carnwadric Road, Thornliebank, East Renfrewshire, G46 8HRSalary:: £29,188 - £30,731 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## AdvertWe have an exciting permanent opportunity to join our fast-paced Neighbourhood Services Team.**Please note fitness to drive is an essential requirement of the role and if you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to take a form to your GP to verify your fitness to drive group 2 (category C/D) vehicles.** **You will be liable to pay any fees charged by your GP for completing the form.**As an integral member of the Neighbourhood Services Team, you will be responsible for delivering front-line services to the residents of East Renfrewshire in the areas of Cleansing, Street Cleaning, Bulk Uplift, Transport, Parks, Roads and Winter Gritting.You will be responsible for undertaking the safe operation and driving duties in support of Neighbourhood Services functions including Refuse Vehicles, Tractors, Tractor Mounted Equipment, Trucks, Quads, Mechanical Sweeping Vehicles, Street Cleaning Vehicles, Category C LGVs and Vans.You will be expected operate across the full range and remit of Neighbourhood Services in terms of providing effective, modern front-line services to the residents of East Renfrewshire.East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.**Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here****:****Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.****As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.**## Additional InformationPlease click on the attachments below for full details of this post.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement