Sweeper Driver
| Posting date: | 23 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,403.00 to £28,142.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC753 |
Summary
We are recruiting for a new team member to be part of the Sweeping and Street Cleaning service.
The Green Spaces and Street Scene Service is responsible for maintaining the beautiful borough of Calderdale. This includes looking after our parks and open spaces, play areas, countryside and woodlands, and ensuring that the streets are kept clear of litter and that public litter bins are emptied.
We are looking for an experienced driver to join our service and be part of the sweeping and street cleaning team. You will drive a mechanical sweeper to clean footpaths and road channels and be responsible for keeping the streets throughout Calderdale clear of litter and detritus. This is a specialist role using complex machinery and so it requires drivers to hold and maintain a category C1 Licence. An HGV licence is desirable.
You will also carry out manual street cleaning tasks such as litter picking and emptying public litter bins safely and in line with service requirements. You will be expected to manage your own workload and designated routes and be able to demonstrate strong organisational and interpersonal skills. You should be competent in working in an outdoor environment and have a full understanding of all Road Traffic and Highways Regulations.
We offer;
• A full training and support package
• CPC Driver qualification
• Use of a work vehicle as required
• Essential PPE (uniform, hi vis jacket, boots, gloves)
• All equipment required to carry out the role
• Generous pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service (pro-rata for part time staff) plus 8 statutory holidays
This is a Calderdale wide role and so it is essential that you have a flexible approach. You will be expected to work outside of core hours including weekends and on standby for which you will receive enhanced pay.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Tim Dunsheath on 07932 101405, email Tim.Dunsheath@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date: Monday 13th of April 2026
Interviews: Thursday 23rd of April 2026
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
The Green Spaces and Street Scene Service is responsible for maintaining the beautiful borough of Calderdale. This includes looking after our parks and open spaces, play areas, countryside and woodlands, and ensuring that the streets are kept clear of litter and that public litter bins are emptied.
We are looking for an experienced driver to join our service and be part of the sweeping and street cleaning team. You will drive a mechanical sweeper to clean footpaths and road channels and be responsible for keeping the streets throughout Calderdale clear of litter and detritus. This is a specialist role using complex machinery and so it requires drivers to hold and maintain a category C1 Licence. An HGV licence is desirable.
You will also carry out manual street cleaning tasks such as litter picking and emptying public litter bins safely and in line with service requirements. You will be expected to manage your own workload and designated routes and be able to demonstrate strong organisational and interpersonal skills. You should be competent in working in an outdoor environment and have a full understanding of all Road Traffic and Highways Regulations.
We offer;
• A full training and support package
• CPC Driver qualification
• Use of a work vehicle as required
• Essential PPE (uniform, hi vis jacket, boots, gloves)
• All equipment required to carry out the role
• Generous pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service (pro-rata for part time staff) plus 8 statutory holidays
This is a Calderdale wide role and so it is essential that you have a flexible approach. You will be expected to work outside of core hours including weekends and on standby for which you will receive enhanced pay.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Tim Dunsheath on 07932 101405, email Tim.Dunsheath@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date: Monday 13th of April 2026
Interviews: Thursday 23rd of April 2026
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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