Streets Driver / Labourer

Overview

North East Derbyshire District Council is looking for a Streets Driver / Labourer to join their dedicated Streetscene Team. This role involves general street cleansing and labouring tasks, including operating mechanical sweeping machinery and service vehicles to clear litter and debris from highways and public areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively within a team to maintain a clean and green district.
• Operate primarily from Eckington and Wingerworth facilities, with flexibility to work at other Council sites as needed.
• Carry out litter clearance on highways and surrounding grounds using light powered equipment and power tools.
• Drive specialist vehicles such as mechanical sweepers and commercial vehicles (up to 4.5 tonne g.v.w.).

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in highway litter clearance duties and use of light powered machinery.
• Full clean driving licence including categories B+E and C1.
• Experience handling mechanical sweeping machines and commercial vehicles.

Why Join Us?

• Receive competitive pay and professional training including support for obtaining Class C driving licence.
• Benefit from 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days after five years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements and free parking.
• Discounted access to four leisure centres.
• Participation in a generous local government pension scheme.
• Access to comprehensive wellbeing services including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and retail discounts.

Additional Information

Applications close at midnight on 26 July 2026. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK with the necessary work permits will be considered. For further details, contact Alan Walker, Parks and Streets Manager at (01246) 217276 or [email protected]. Offline application packs are available upon request for those without internet access.

The Council values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. If you do not hear back within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.