About the role

This is a pivotal role within Operational In-House Services. You will be operating specialised cleaning vehicles, including large mechanical sweepers, in a safe and efficient manner to remove debris, dirt, litter, and dust from public highways, roads, and paved areas. This role ensures that surfaces are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and safety, minimising hazards and supporting compliance with public health, safety, and environmental regulations. Will be required to work in any area of the Borough, maintaining optimum cleanliness, operating equipment as necessary – training will be provided.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Drive and take responsibility for the assigned vehicle (C licence over 7.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight) and operate any power mechanisms as appropriate.
2. Clean the vehicle to the required standard, undertake regular vehicle checks (and ancillary equipment checks were appropriate), and carry out routine maintenance (see specific details on Driver’s Checklist)
3. Report any vehicle defects or accidents immediately to the appropriate person and follow Council policy at all times.
4. Load and unload the vehicle, using mechanical aids as necessary and ensure sufficient supplies and equipment are loaded onto the vehicle at the agreed frequencies - daily/weekly.
5. Complete all necessary documentation, either hard copy or electronic as required.
6. Tip any collected rubbish/spoils/waste/etc as per the defined standards and practices.
7. Transport goods, personnel, and equipment as appropriate.
8. Undertake ancillary duties as appropriate to the type of work being undertaken.
9. Using mobile technologies, maintain communication in accordance with the Council’s procedures and Statutory Regulations, and organise daily workloads.
10. Liaise with the designated line management as necessary to implement amendments to the route plan to ensure optimum efficiency.
11. Act as first point of contact with your line manager to assist with the communication flow between management and staff re: operational issues.
12. Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those within the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) in the recruitment pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Provisional interview date: Tuesday 12th May 2026 at Hawthorne Road Depot, Bootle.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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