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Sweeper Driver (HGV)
| Posting date: | 22 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,204 - £29,430 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2025 |
| Location: | Ringwood, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | New Forest District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you passionate about keeping the New Forests streets clean?
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, dedicated and takes pride in delivering high quality services for the resident’s, business, and tourists of the New Forest.
Key duties will include carrying out driving and operating mechanical road sweeper, other duties may include planned and additional works collection of fly-tipped waste, servicing of bins and other duties related to the Street scene service as required. Weekend work required on a rota.
You will be based out of Ringwood Depot, however there is a requirement to work across all the operational depots across the district including Marsh Lane depot in Lymington and Hardley Depot in Hardley.
New Forest District Council is planning positively for the future. ‘Working to tackle climate change and enhance our special environment’ We are up for the challenge delivering key front line operational services across urban, rural and coastal areas. Addressing the needs of the local community and protecting our unique and precious environment. The New Forest is a wonderful place to live, work and progress your career in a supportive environment as part of a team.
About you:
You will have experience in working in a similar role
Have a keen eye for detail and enjoy driving & operating equipment
Hold a full driving license up to 7.5Tonne & CPC
Ability to drive mechanical sweepers is desirable (Full training provided to the successful applicant)
Mechanical minded to maintain equipment daily as required
Skill and ability to prioritise proactive and reactive workloads to meet deadlines
Ability to work to relevant health & safety
As part of our duty of care to all our employees, this post is subject to pre-employment health screening and a basic DBS check.
What’s in it for you?
£25,204 - £29,430 per annum
23/24 days leave (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service)
Local Government pension scheme
Council vehicle
Parking on site
Employee Assistance Programme
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories
About us
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more: LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (Youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Harry Roberts Streetscene Supervisor on 02380 28 5816.
Closing date: 11pm Friday 2nd May 2025
Interview date: Monday 12th May 2025
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, dedicated and takes pride in delivering high quality services for the resident’s, business, and tourists of the New Forest.
Key duties will include carrying out driving and operating mechanical road sweeper, other duties may include planned and additional works collection of fly-tipped waste, servicing of bins and other duties related to the Street scene service as required. Weekend work required on a rota.
You will be based out of Ringwood Depot, however there is a requirement to work across all the operational depots across the district including Marsh Lane depot in Lymington and Hardley Depot in Hardley.
New Forest District Council is planning positively for the future. ‘Working to tackle climate change and enhance our special environment’ We are up for the challenge delivering key front line operational services across urban, rural and coastal areas. Addressing the needs of the local community and protecting our unique and precious environment. The New Forest is a wonderful place to live, work and progress your career in a supportive environment as part of a team.
About you:
You will have experience in working in a similar role
Have a keen eye for detail and enjoy driving & operating equipment
Hold a full driving license up to 7.5Tonne & CPC
Ability to drive mechanical sweepers is desirable (Full training provided to the successful applicant)
Mechanical minded to maintain equipment daily as required
Skill and ability to prioritise proactive and reactive workloads to meet deadlines
Ability to work to relevant health & safety
As part of our duty of care to all our employees, this post is subject to pre-employment health screening and a basic DBS check.
What’s in it for you?
£25,204 - £29,430 per annum
23/24 days leave (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service)
Local Government pension scheme
Council vehicle
Parking on site
Employee Assistance Programme
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories
About us
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more: LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (Youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Harry Roberts Streetscene Supervisor on 02380 28 5816.
Closing date: 11pm Friday 2nd May 2025
Interview date: Monday 12th May 2025
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