Non LGV Driver/Loader/Sweeper/Recycler
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,403 to £28,142 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Local Government Pension Scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barnstaple, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Devon District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
To drive and work on a Refuse or Recycling collection round (Domestic or Trade) or Sweeping round.
To undertake a refuse or recycling collection service for our domestic and trade customers, be responsible for a sweeping area schedule, litterpicking, depot duties.
To drive non-LGV vehicles.
To deliver excellent customer service and be an ambassador for Operational Services To take leading hand role in relation to Loader/Sweepers where they from part of your crew / team.
Drive non-LGV vehicles on refuse, recycling or sweeping rounds – e.g. up to 7.5T , pick up truck, street sweeper, van, car or applied sweeper.
• To fully utilise and operate the Bartec in-cab technology
• Manually collect wheel bins in variety, sacks or special collections, collect and sort recyclables and emptying litterbins, either singly or as part of a crew. Drive vehicle to disposal point/transfer station to eject, tip or sort load
• Ensure that allocated tasks are safely and efficiently completed
• Manually sweep using applied sweeper, or broom or petrol blower, litter pick and empty litterbins, according to schedule, may use Butt barrow
• Undertake appropriate daily routine vehicle maintenance checks
• Complete vehicle defect reports as appropriate
• Be responsible for regularly washing down the outside of the vehicle at the appropriate time
• Be responsible for ensuring cleanliness of the inside of the vehicles. Comply with appropriate statutory requirements, Council policies and procedures including Health and Safety, security, reporting concerns to the appropriate person
• Actively support the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy
• Contribute to the overall aims and targets of Works & Recycling Services, appreciate and support the role of other team members
• Be aware of, take part in Works & Recycling Services performance management framework and participate in training and development activities as required
• Undertake any other similar duties as required to form part of a flexible work team
To undertake a refuse or recycling collection service for our domestic and trade customers, be responsible for a sweeping area schedule, litterpicking, depot duties.
To drive non-LGV vehicles.
To deliver excellent customer service and be an ambassador for Operational Services To take leading hand role in relation to Loader/Sweepers where they from part of your crew / team.
Drive non-LGV vehicles on refuse, recycling or sweeping rounds – e.g. up to 7.5T , pick up truck, street sweeper, van, car or applied sweeper.
• To fully utilise and operate the Bartec in-cab technology
• Manually collect wheel bins in variety, sacks or special collections, collect and sort recyclables and emptying litterbins, either singly or as part of a crew. Drive vehicle to disposal point/transfer station to eject, tip or sort load
• Ensure that allocated tasks are safely and efficiently completed
• Manually sweep using applied sweeper, or broom or petrol blower, litter pick and empty litterbins, according to schedule, may use Butt barrow
• Undertake appropriate daily routine vehicle maintenance checks
• Complete vehicle defect reports as appropriate
• Be responsible for regularly washing down the outside of the vehicle at the appropriate time
• Be responsible for ensuring cleanliness of the inside of the vehicles. Comply with appropriate statutory requirements, Council policies and procedures including Health and Safety, security, reporting concerns to the appropriate person
• Actively support the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy
• Contribute to the overall aims and targets of Works & Recycling Services, appreciate and support the role of other team members
• Be aware of, take part in Works & Recycling Services performance management framework and participate in training and development activities as required
• Undertake any other similar duties as required to form part of a flexible work team
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